North Slope Borough Schools & Education
North Slope Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
67.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
67.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,914
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#23
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: North Slope Borough
Measured School Summary
North Slope Borough has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 67.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $13,914 per pupil, North Slope Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read North Slope Borough before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
67.0%
12.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$13,914
$169 above the state average
School coverage
11
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
North Slope Borough has 11 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What North Slope Borough school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
North Slope Borough School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#23
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
North Slope Borough School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,044 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Slope Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in North Slope Borough?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in North Slope Borough, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Northernmost Schools in the United States
North Slope Borough School District manages 11 schools serving 2,044 students across the Arctic coast. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with seven K-12 'other' schools. This single-district system serves some of the most remote communities in the world.
One District Serving the Entire North Slope
The North Slope Borough School District operates as the sole educational authority for the region's 2,044 students. There are currently no charter schools in the borough, with all students attending traditional or alternative public facilities. Fred Ipalook Elementary in Utqiaġvik is the largest school, enrolling 539 students.
Small Schools in Town and Tundra
The average school size is 186 students, ranging from Fred Ipalook's 539 down to much smaller village sites. Most facilities are rural, though three schools are located in town settings like Utqiaġvik. Attending school here means being part of a close-knit community where high schools like Barrow High serve as central social hubs.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in North Slope Borough
Reported Enrollment
2,044
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in North Slope Borough
North Slope Borough School District
11 Public Schools in North Slope Borough
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Utqiagvik, 99723Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 539 |
| Barrow High School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Utqiagvik, 99723Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 276 |
| Tikigaq School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Point Hope, 99766Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 268 |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Utqiagvik, 99723Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Alak School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Wainwright, 99782Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 168 |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Nuiqsut, 99789Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 161 |
| Nunamiut School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Anaktuvuk Pass, 99721Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 96 |
| Meade River School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Atqasuk, 99791Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 84 |
| Kali School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Point Lay, 99759Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 83 |
| Harold Kaveolook School | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Kaktovik, 99747Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 68 |
| Kiita Learning Community | Record | North Slope Borough School District | Utqiagvik, 99723Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 54 |
Fred Ipalook Elementary
North Slope Borough School District
Utqiagvik, 99723 / Town: Remote
Barrow High School
North Slope Borough School District
Utqiagvik, 99723 / Town: Remote
Tikigaq School
North Slope Borough School District
Point Hope, 99766 / Rural: Remote
Eben Hopson Middle School
North Slope Borough School District
Utqiagvik, 99723 / Rural: Fringe
Alak School
North Slope Borough School District
Wainwright, 99782 / Rural: Remote
Nuiqsut Trapper School
North Slope Borough School District
Nuiqsut, 99789 / Rural: Remote
Nunamiut School
North Slope Borough School District
Anaktuvuk Pass, 99721 / Rural: Remote
Meade River School
North Slope Borough School District
Atqasuk, 99791 / Rural: Remote
Kali School
North Slope Borough School District
Point Lay, 99759 / Rural: Remote
Harold Kaveolook School
North Slope Borough School District
Kaktovik, 99747 / Rural: Remote
Kiita Learning Community
North Slope Borough School District
Utqiagvik, 99723 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,914
State avg $13,745
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Schools in North Slope Borough, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
North Slope Borough School District manages 11 schools serving 2,044 students across the Arctic coast. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with seven K-12 'other' schools. This single-district system serves some of the most remote communities in the world.
What are the major school districts in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
The North Slope Borough School District operates as the sole educational authority for the region's 2,044 students. There are currently no charter schools in the borough, with all students attending traditional or alternative public facilities. Fred Ipalook Elementary in Utqiaġvik is the largest school, enrolling 539 students.
What is the school experience like in North Slope Borough?
The average school size is 186 students, ranging from Fred Ipalook's 539 down to much smaller village sites. Most facilities are rural, though three schools are located in town settings like Utqiaġvik. Attending school here means being part of a close-knit community where high schools like Barrow High serve as central social hubs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.