Below Average
#379 of 412 schools in AK
Barrow High School
High School · North Slope Borough School District · Utqiagvik, AK
A North Slope Borough School District high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 960, Utqiagvik, AK 99723
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barrow High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barrow High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,038
Median home value
$282,400
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiita Learning CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Kali SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Meade River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
| Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Slope Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $41,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrow High School is listed in North Slope Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrow High School
Barrow High School is a public high school in Utqiagvik, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District, serving approximately 266 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrow High School
What grades does Barrow High School serve?
Barrow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Barrow High School?
Barrow High School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrow High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrow High School rank in AK?
Barrow High School ranks #379 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Barrow High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barrow High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrow High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barrow High School a charter school?
No, Barrow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrow High School a Title I school?
No, Barrow High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrow High School?
22.9% of students at Barrow High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.5%
- Phone
- (907) 852-9601
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99723)
- 4,855
- Area median age
- 30.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99723; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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