Serving 411 students in grades 6-12, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's student population of 411 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 0.49, 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
#143 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is ranked #143 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pole High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
411 students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School part of?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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