Below Average
#368 of 412 schools in AK
North Pole High School
High School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · North Pole, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 NPHS Blvd, North Pole, AK 99705
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Pole High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Pole 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Pole), 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
$96,966
Median home value
$290,100
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99705; 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 → |
| Ben Eielson Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 357 | 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.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #25 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
North Pole High School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Pole High School
North Pole High School is a public high school in North Pole, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Pole High School
What grades does North Pole High School serve?
North Pole High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Pole High School?
North Pole High School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pole High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Pole High School rank in AK?
North Pole High School ranks #368 of 412 schools in AK.
What is North Pole High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Pole High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 North Pole High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Pole High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Pole High School a charter school?
No, North Pole High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Pole High School a Title I school?
No, North Pole High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pole High School?
32.0% of students at North Pole 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
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (907) 488-3761
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99705)
- 22,281
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 99705; 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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