Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Barrow High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrow High School's student population of 276 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barrow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrow High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
65%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrow High School's ranking?
Barrow High School is ranked #374 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Barrow High School often compared to?
Barrow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meade River School, Tikigaq School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrow High School?
The graduation rate of Barrow High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Barrow High School?
276 students attend Barrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Barrow High School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrow High School?
Barrow High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barrow High School offer ?
Barrow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrow High School part of?
Barrow High School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
School Reviews
Review Barrow High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
![Barrow High School - Graduation Ceremony 2023 [Live Stream]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ha-FyAmDmJQ/0.jpg "Congratulations to the graduates from Barrow High School Class of 2023! What an awesome achievement. 👏👏👏The Barrow High School 2023 Graduation Ceremony Live-Stream is brought to you by volunteer students in Mr. Emmanuel Samuelu’s Media Production class at Barrow High School. This year’s team of volunteer students consisted of Gabriel (10th Grade).We worked in collaboration with the NSBSD InfoTech Department, Amazing Church AK, and KBRW. It's not easy to fly every relative to the Top of the World, but through technology and these students’ skills, we can bring the Top of the World to families across the world, especially for moments as big as this!Next year, we hope to take this student-led project to another level. Thanks for all of your support.(This is a North Slope Borough School District page with student-led content and projects from Mr. Samuelu's classes. This is not the personal page of Emmanuel Samuelu.)")
![Barrow High School - Graduation Ceremony 2021 [Live Stream]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/isYTSjy8npk/0.jpg "Congratulations to all Barrow High School graduates! What an awesome achievement.(This is a North Slope Borough School District page with student-led content and projects from Mr. Samuelu's classes. This is not the personal page of Emmanuel Samuelu.)")
