For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 935 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 25% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairbanks B.e.s.t., with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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