Skip to main content

Average

#317 of 412 schools in AK

Effie Kokrine Charter School

High School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK

A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District charter high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

601 Loftus Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$17,616
Chronic Absenteeism56.6%

Students at Effie Kokrine Charter School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Effie Kokrine Charter 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,186/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairbanks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,991

Median home value

$296,000

Median rent

$1,288/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.5 mi818Compare →
Hutchison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.7 mi376Compare →
Raven SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–120.9 mi3,273Compare →
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–12Not available357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#21 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

Effie Kokrine Charter School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Effie Kokrine Charter School

Effie Kokrine Charter School is a public high school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 143 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Effie Kokrine Charter School

What grades does Effie Kokrine Charter School serve?

Effie Kokrine Charter School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Effie Kokrine Charter School?

Effie Kokrine Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Effie Kokrine Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Effie Kokrine Charter School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Effie Kokrine Charter School rank in AK?

Effie Kokrine Charter School ranks #317 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Effie Kokrine Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Effie Kokrine Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Effie Kokrine Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Effie Kokrine Charter School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Effie Kokrine Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Effie Kokrine Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Effie Kokrine Charter School a Title I school?

No, Effie Kokrine Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Effie Kokrine Charter School?

69.2% of students at Effie Kokrine Charter 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.6%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 99709)
29,734
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
36.9
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 99709; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.