Serving 582 students in grades 9-12, North Pole 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Pole High School's student population of 582 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Pole 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 North Pole High School is 0.53, 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
#331 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pole High School's ranking?
North Pole High School is ranked #331 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are North Pole High School often compared to?
North Pole High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pole High School?
The graduation rate of North Pole High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend North Pole High School?
582 students attend North Pole High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Pole High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pole High School?
North Pole High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Pole High School offer ?
North Pole High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pole High School part of?
North Pole High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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