Best High Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 11 high schools with 6,965 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough underperform expectations.

1. Delta Junction Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Delta/greely School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students

2. Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students

3. Hutchison High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

4. West Valley High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students

5. Lathrop High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students

6. North Pole High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students

7. Effie Kokrine Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students

8. Golden Heart Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 15 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 11 middle schools with 12,547 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough meet expectations.

1. Randy Smith Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students

2. North Pole Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

3. Tanana Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

4. Ryan Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 26 elementary schools with 6,132 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough don't meet expectations.

1. Watershed Charter School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students

2. Delta Junction Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Delta/greely School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

3. Crawford Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

4. Pearl Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

5. Barnette Magnet School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students

6. Chinook Montessori Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students

7. Weller Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students

8. Boreal Sun Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students

9. Ladd Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students

10. Midnight Sun Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has a total population of 95,655 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

25,832

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

26.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,173 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations