For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,044 students in North Slope Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in North Slope Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
11 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
2,044 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Slope Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,597 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
78%
22%
# Asian Students
88 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
28 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
2%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
67 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
3%
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
131
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,812 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,266 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,812
$20,122
Spending / Student
$40,266
$21,197
Best North Slope Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Barrow High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Harold Kaveolook School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Nunamiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #77.
Kali School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Alak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tikigaq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1111.
Eben Hopson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,044 students.
What is the rank of North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District is ranked #46 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough School District?
78% of North Slope Borough School District students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is North Slope Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,266 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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