Barrow High School

Barrow High School, a compact secondary school in Utqiagvik, Alaska, operated by North Slope Borough School District, works with 259 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 31% below the state mean of about 373.

Across the 11 schools in North Slope Borough School District (1,853 students total), Barrow High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Barrow High School reports that Native American students make up the majority at 61%. Beyond that, the school lists 17% multiracial, 10% Asian, 9% Pacific Islander.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Barrow High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 34% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, North Slope Borough reports that median household income runs about $95,694, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. In all, North Slope Borough runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,853 students), of which Barrow High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Fred Ipalook Elementary, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Barrow High School operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Barrow High School's enrollment has grew 16% since 2018, when it stood at 223 (now 259). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Barrow High School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.