Excellent
#14 of 412 schools in AK
Top 3% in state
Kiita Learning Community
High School · North Slope Borough School District · Utqiagvik, AK
A North Slope Borough School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 169, Utqiagvik, AK 99723
- Math 25% proficient (2013)
- Reading 25% proficient (2013)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kiita Learning Community score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kiita Learning Community 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Alak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | 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 → |
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
- #1 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
Kiita Learning Community is listed in North Slope Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiita Learning Community
Kiita Learning Community is a public high school in Utqiagvik, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiita Learning Community
What grades does Kiita Learning Community serve?
Kiita Learning Community serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kiita Learning Community?
Kiita Learning Community has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiita Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiita Learning Community is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiita Learning Community rank in AK?
Kiita Learning Community ranks #14 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Kiita Learning Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiita Learning Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Kiita Learning Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiita Learning Community has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Kiita Learning Community a charter school?
No, Kiita Learning Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiita Learning Community a Title I school?
No, Kiita Learning Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiita Learning Community?
42.9% of students at Kiita Learning Community 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
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Phone
- (907) 852-9750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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