North Slope Borough School District
School District · Utqiagvik, Alaska
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating North Slope Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Slope Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kiita Learning Community
Utqiagvik · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kali School
Point Lay · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meade River School
Atqasuk · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#31 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$41,153
+$15,465 vs Alaska median
District size
1,969 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
North Slope Borough School District ranks #31 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. North Slope Borough School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kiita Learning Community (8.8/10), Kali School (7.4/10), and Meade River School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Slope Borough School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Slope Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiita Learning Community | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Kali School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Meade River School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Tikigaq School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Nuiqsut Trapper School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Alak School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Nunamiut School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Fred Ipalook Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Eben Hopson Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Barrow High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Slope Borough School District
North Slope Borough School District is a Utqiagvik, Alaska school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 1,969 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $41,153 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, North Slope Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kiita Learning Community, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Slope Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.5% and ELA proficiency of 26.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Slope Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Slope Borough School District with test data.
Schools in North Slope Borough School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Utqiagvik
- Total Enrollment
- 1,969
- Teachers (FTE)
- 172
- District spending per student
- $41,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District has 11 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Slope Borough School District?
The average composite rating for North Slope Borough School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District's district-level spending was $41,153 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Slope Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Slope Borough School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Slope Borough School District?
Kiita Learning Community is the highest-rated school in North Slope Borough School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Slope Borough School District?
Across schools in North Slope Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Slope Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
North Slope Borough School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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