District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,853
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$41,153
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$15,744
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about North Slope Borough School District
North Slope Borough School District operates 11 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Utqiagvik, Alaska. NCES reports 1,853 students and 162.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 14 of 53 Alaska districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $41,153 in current expenditure per pupil and $15,744 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 17 of 53 districts in Alaska. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 11.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 162.1
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $84,116,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
North Slope Borough School District location
Utqiagvik, Alaska · 71.2912, -156.7885. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic0.1%
- Black0%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native77.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.3%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in North Slope Borough School District
11 current directory entries
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Showing 11 of 11 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alak School | Other | PK–12 | 138 | 8.1:1 |
| Barrow High School | High | 09–12 | 259 | 13.3:1 |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 214 | 14.8:1 |
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 494 | 15.4:1 |
| Harold Kaveolook School | Other | PK–12 | 63 | 10.5:1 |
| Kali School | Other | PK–12 | 75 | 6.8:1 |
| Kiita Learning Community | High | 09–12 | 39 | 9.8:1 |
| Meade River School | Other | PK–12 | 86 | 8.6:1 |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Other | PK–12 | 143 | 8.9:1 |
| Nunamiut School | Other | PK–12 | 112 | 10.1:1 |
| Tikigaq School | Other | PK–12 | 230 | 11:1 |