Very Good
#117 of 412 schools in AK
Top 28% in state
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
High School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Eielson Afb, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
675 Raven's Way, Eielson Afb, AK 99702
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Eielson Jr/sr 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,114
Median rent
$2,000/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Effie Kokrine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 143 | Compare → |
| Fairbanks B.e.s.t.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 940 | Compare → |
| Lathrop High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 855 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #7 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Eielson Afb, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
What grades does Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School serve?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School rank in AK?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks #117 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
19.0% of students at Ben Eielson Jr/sr 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (907) 372-3110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 99702)
- 3,200
- Area median age
- 22.1
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 99702; 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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