For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,911 students in Northwest Arctic Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Northwest Arctic Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Northwest Arctic Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,778 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
93%
22%
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
22 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
148
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,694 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,058 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District manages 13 public schools serving 1,911 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District is ranked #48 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
93% of Northwest Arctic Borough School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Arctic Borough School District?
Northwest Arctic Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Northwest Arctic Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,058 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
