For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,911 students in Northwest Arctic Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Northwest Arctic Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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
13 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
1,911 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Northwest Arctic 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,778 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
93%
22%
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
22 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
148
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,694 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,058 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,694
$20,122
Spending / Student
$48,058
$21,197
Best Northwest Arctic Borough School District Public Schools (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.
June Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District manages 13 public schools serving 1,911 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District is ranked #48 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 Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
93% of Northwest Arctic Borough School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Northwest Arctic Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,058 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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