Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Barrow High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Barrow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrow High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrow High School?
The graduation rate of Barrow High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Barrow High School?
276 students attend Barrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Barrow High School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrow High School?
Barrow High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barrow High School offer ?
Barrow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrow High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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