Barrow High School is a public high school in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States, operated by the North Slope Borough School District. As of the 2016–2017 school year, the school had 232 students.
Serving 266 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrow High School's student population of 266 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barrow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrow High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
62%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whaler
- Barrow High School has successfully passed Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements. The students demonstrated their ability to master the standards required by the State of Alaska and the United States Department of Education, on the spring 2009 testing. Barrow High School will continue to be focusing on the North Slope Borough School District Goals of increasing student achievement in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. We will also be focused on increasing student and staff understanding and appreciation of the Inupiat Values.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrow High School's ranking?
Barrow High School is ranked #367 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Barrow High School often compared to?
Barrow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meade River School, Tikigaq School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Barrow High School?
266 students attend Barrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barrow High School students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barrow High School part of?
Barrow High School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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