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North Slope Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
11
Schools
2,044
Students
$40,367
Per-Pupil Spend
+181% nat'l
40.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
70.6%
Graduation Rate
-15.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Slope Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 2,044 students across 11 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 70.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $40,367 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 28/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fred Ipalook ElementaryPK–05539
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Eben Hopson Middle School06–08247
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barrow High School09–12276
Kiita Learning Community09–1254
Other Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alak SchoolPK–12168
Harold Kaveolook SchoolPK–1268
Kali SchoolPK–1283
Meade River SchoolPK–1284
Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolPK–12161
Nunamiut SchoolPK–1296
Tikigaq SchoolPK–12268
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,367+181% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
54%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
54.3%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (30%) and local sources (54%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
2,044
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$40K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate70.6%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $40,367 per pupil — 181% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 70.6%, graduation is 15.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 28/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 2,044 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Slope Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 70.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Slope Borough School District spend per student?
North Slope Borough School District spends $40,367 per pupil — 181% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Slope Borough School District?
40% of students in North Slope Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Slope Borough School District?
No, North Slope Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Slope Borough School District serve?
North Slope Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Slope Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Slope Borough School District is 28/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.