North Pole High School vs. West Valley High School
Should you attend North Pole High School or West Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
North Pole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Overview
Serving 617 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 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, West Valley 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 24% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 40% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
617 students
906 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#196 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
177
266
Grade 10 Students
181
230
Grade 11 Students
145
199
Grade 12 Students
114
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
9%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
17%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
