For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 1,646 students in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK are Nwabsd Home School, Deering School and Kobuk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwest Arctic 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 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Northwest Arctic Borough have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kotzebue Middle/high School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Northwest Arctic Borough (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nwabsd Home School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Deering School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Main St
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kobuk School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mushers Way
Kobuk, AK 99751
(907) 948-2231
Kobuk, AK 99751
(907) 948-2231
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Ambler School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ambler Dr
Ambler, AK 99786
(907) 445-2154
Ambler, AK 99786
(907) 445-2154
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Shungnak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 West River Rd
Shungnak, AK 99773
(907) 437-2151
Shungnak, AK 99773
(907) 437-2151
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Grades: 6-12
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Kiana School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Casanoff St
Kiana, AK 99749
(907) 475-2115
Kiana, AK 99749
(907) 475-2115
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 Fireweed Dr
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907) 636-2178
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907) 636-2178
Grades: PK-12
| 203 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Buckland School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9900 University Dr
Buckland, AK 99727
(907) 494-2127
Buckland, AK 99727
(907) 494-2127
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Davis-ramoth School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Musk Ox Pkwy
Selawik, AK 99770
(907) 484-2142
Selawik, AK 99770
(907) 484-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 245 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Kisimgiugtuq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Oceanside Expressway
Kivalina, AK 99750
(907) 645-2125
Kivalina, AK 99750
(907) 645-2125
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Napaaqtugmiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#2 Airport Rd
Noatak, AK 99761
(907) 485-2153
Noatak, AK 99761
(907) 485-2153
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Northwest Arctic Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 51
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK include Nwabsd Home School, Deering School and Kobuk School.
How many public high schools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough?
12 public high schools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Northwest Arctic Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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