Top 5 Best North Slope Borough Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,258 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in North Slope Borough, AK are Meade River School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
North Slope Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barrow High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in North Slope Borough (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Barrow High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Harold Kaveolook School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nunamiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Kali School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #77.
Alak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tikigaq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in North Slope Borough, AK

North Slope Borough Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in North Slope Borough, AK include Meade River School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Slope Borough?
9 public high schools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in North Slope Borough include: Meade River School vs. Tikigaq School, Meade River School vs. Barrow High School, Barrow High School vs. Tikigaq School

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