For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 12,974 students in Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks, AK are Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Fairbanks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Fairbanks, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hutchison High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Fairbanks, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 6,899 students
Rank: #44.
Raven School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Grades: PK-12
| 2,771 students
Rank: #55.
West Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #66.
Lathrop High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #77.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Rank: #99.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fairbanks, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
How many public high schools are located in Fairbanks?
10 public high schools are located in Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Fairbanks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairbanks include: Lathrop High School vs. West Valley High School, West Valley High School vs. Lathrop High School, Hutchison High School vs. West Valley High School
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