Nuiqsut Trapper School

3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nuiqsut Trapper 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nuiqsut Trapper School's student population of 161 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Nuiqsut Trapper 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 Nuiqsut Trapper School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nuiqsut Trapper School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nuiqsut Trapper School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
93%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Nuiqsut Trapper School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Nuiqsut Trapper School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nuiqsut Trapper School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nuiqsut Trapper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuiqsut Trapper School's ranking?
Nuiqsut Trapper School is ranked #417 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nuiqsut Trapper School?
The graduation rate of Nuiqsut Trapper School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nuiqsut Trapper School?
161 students attend Nuiqsut Trapper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nuiqsut Trapper School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuiqsut Trapper School?
Nuiqsut Trapper School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nuiqsut Trapper School offer ?
Nuiqsut Trapper School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nuiqsut Trapper School part of?
Nuiqsut Trapper School is part of North Slope Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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