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North Slope Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

North Slope Borough's 11 public schools sit inside Alaska and collectively enroll about 1,853 K-12 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in North Slope Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,853
-306 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
1,853
NCES CCD
Median income
$95,694
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.5%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
1
494 students
Middle
1
214 students
High
2
298 students
Combined / other
7
847 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Slope Borough School District
1,853 students · 1 district in North Slope Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of North Slope Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
32%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
8%
Native American
50%
Pacific Islander
2%
School enrollment
White
1%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
4%
Two or more
14%
Native American
77%
Pacific Islander
3%
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
25.7% under 18

Test scores in North Slope Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

See all 4 schools in North Slope Borough ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fred Ipalook ElementaryUtqiagvikElementaryPK-05494·
Barrow High SchoolUtqiagvikHigh09-12259·
Tikigaq SchoolPoint HopeCombinedPK-12230·
Eben Hopson Middle SchoolUtqiagvikMiddle06-08214·
Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolNuiqsutCombinedPK-12143·
Alak SchoolWainwrightCombinedPK-12138·
Nunamiut SchoolAnaktuvuk PassCombinedPK-12112·
Meade River SchoolAtqasukCombinedPK-1286·
Kali SchoolPoint LayCombinedPK-1275·
Harold Kaveolook SchoolKaktovikCombinedPK-1263·
Kiita Learning CommunityUtqiagvikHigh09-1239·

Cities in North Slope Borough

Utqiagvik4 schoolsAnaktuvuk Pass1 schoolAtqasuk1 schoolKaktovik1 schoolNuiqsut1 schoolPoint Hope1 schoolPoint Lay1 schoolWainwright1 school

About North Slope Borough

Across the sparse Alaska county of North Slope Borough of about 10,810 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 1,853 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $95,694, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 16% above the Alaska median.

In terms of grade levels, North Slope Borough consists of 1 elementary school (494 students), 1 middle school (214), 2 high schools (298), and 7 combined or other schools.

North Slope Borough School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,853 students across North Slope Borough.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in North Slope Borough has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,159 students to 1,853.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for North Slope Borough discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve North Slope Borough?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 1,853.
How many high schools are in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough, Alaska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 298 students.
How many middle schools are in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough, Alaska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 214 students.
How many elementary schools are in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough, Alaska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 494 students.
What is the largest school district in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough School District is the largest school district in North Slope Borough, serving approximately 1,853 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 10,810, with a median age of 35. About 25.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in North Slope Borough?
Median household income in North Slope Borough is $95,694, above the Alaska average of $82,260. About 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of North Slope Borough?
Approximately 15.6% of adults 25 and older in North Slope Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in North Slope Borough qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.5% of students in North Slope Borough public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Slope Borough schools?
Across North Slope Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.

North Slope Borough school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data