Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 801 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.'s student population of 801 students has grown by 179% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is 0.56, 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
#8 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks B.e.s.t.'s ranking?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is ranked #8 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairbanks B.e.s.t.?
The graduation rate of Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Fairbanks B.e.s.t.?
801 students attend Fairbanks B.e.s.t..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fairbanks B.e.s.t. students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Fairbanks B.e.s.t. offer ?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairbanks B.e.s.t. part of?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairbanks B.e.s.t. located?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Fairbanks, AK. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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