For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,987 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
12 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
1,987 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,526 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
77%
22%
# Asian Students
82 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
29 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
2%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
66 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
3%
# Two or more races Students
277 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
117
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,925 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,421 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,925
$20,163
Spending / Student
$41,421
$21,240
Best North Slope Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River 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
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Ipalook Elementary 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
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative 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
| 42 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Barrow High 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
| 266 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Harold Kaveolook 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
| 56 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Nunamiut 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
| 104 students
Rank: #77.
Kali 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
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Alak 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
| 159 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nuiqsut Trapper 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
| 163 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tikigaq 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
| 257 students
Rank: #1111.
Eben Hopson Middle 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
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Qargi Academy
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District manages 12 public schools serving 1,987 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?
77% of North Slope Borough School District students are American Indian, 14% 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 11:1, 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 $41,421 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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