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Barrow High School

Summary:

Barrow High School is a public high school serving 276 students in grades 9-12 in Barrow, Alaska, which is part of the North Slope Borough School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Native American (64.86%) and a consistently low academic performance that ranks in the bottom 10% of Alaska high schools.

Barrow High School's proficiency rates in science (12.73%), English language arts (14.52%), and mathematics (5.56%) are all well below the state averages, and the school's performance is particularly low for female students, male students, and Native American students. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($41,040), these academic struggles persist, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Nearby Kiita Learning Community, another high school in the same district, also performs poorly, indicating that the challenges faced by Barrow High School may be systemic within the North Slope Borough School District.

The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (29.35%) at Barrow High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles. The school's diverse student population, with a majority of Native American students and significant percentages of Asian and Pacific Islander students, is not reflected in its academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for these student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1684 Okpik St
       Barrow, AK  99723

(907) 852-9601

District: North Slope Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $41,040 Help


Feeder schools for Barrow High School:

Elementary:    Fred Ipalook Elementary
Middle:    Eben Hopson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
64.9%
Two or more races:
15.2%
Asian:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barrow High School ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (64.9%), two or more races (15.2%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barrow High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barrow High School is $41,040.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barrow High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrow High School 62nd of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Barrow High School in the ranking list.)

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North Slope Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Slope Borough School District 23rd of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barrow High School

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Rank History for all students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.57 58th 116 50.0%
2006 49.83 68th 135 49.6%
2007 54.20 62nd 139 55.4%
2008 54.20 64th 151 57.6%
2009 70.22 44th 151 70.9%
2010 72.97 28th 140 80.0%
2011 62.29 49th 142 65.5%
2012 70.65 38th 136 72.1%
2013 55.75 61st 148 58.8%
2014 49.25 69th 139 50.4%
2015 35.92 78th 135 42.2%
2017 21.49 66th 83 20.5%
2018 15.85 66th 74 10.8%
2019 8.87 75th 77 2.6%
2021 4.71 61st 61 0.0%
2023 4.90 61st 62 1.6%
2024 4.96 62nd 63 1.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.14 4th 23 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.85 55th 55 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.25 53rd 54 1.9%
2023 3.98 54th 54 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.34 55th 58 5.2%
2023 4.64 47th 47 0.0%
2024 6.19 48th 48 0.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.09 9th 15 40.0%
2021 55.89 4th 12 66.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Barrow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.55 31st 31 0.0%
2023 7.49 19th 20 5.0%
2024 11.17 18th 18 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Barrow High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 54 6 12 0 184 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 50 3 9 1 179 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 58 3 10 1 185 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 65 2 17 1 205 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 63 2 13 3 202 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 41 1 5 2 129 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 28 0 14 2 140 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 28 0 14 2 140 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 29 1 22 4 172 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 57 5 14 2 166 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 36 3 17 3 167 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 59 3 25 4 193 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 65 6 33 5 212 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 39 3 38 3 242 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 39 3 38 3 242 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 40 1 32 4 231 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 31 3 39 6 232 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 32 5 33 5 241 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 33 5 31 2 186 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 37 7 28 2 174 n/a n/a 20 268
2009 32 8 14 1 155 7 17 0 234
2010 24 6 18 2 146 4 14 0 214
2011 19 4 18 11 139 7 20 0 218
2012 15 3 22 7 112 8 19 0 186
2013 19 1 22 7 128 8 24 0 209
2014 16 0 23 8 122 13 24 0 206
2015 18 1 28 5 133 15 32 0 232
2016 13 1 26 4 136 17 32 0 229
2017 9 3 29 4 135 20 32 0 232
2018 9 4 25 3 136 17 29 0 223
2019 16 1 39 1 145 11 28 0 241
2020 12 5 49 0 158 14 31 0 269
2021 6 4 48 0 177 18 33 0 286
2022 5 1 43 0 178 26 42 0 295
2023 2 0 32 1 179 20 42 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barrow High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 256 27.5 9.3 0.8
1990 242 27.5 8.8 0.8
1991 257 22.1 11.6 0.8
1992 290 22.0 13.1 2.1
1993 283 22.0 12.9 2.1
1994 178 22.0 8.1 3.4
1995 184 18.0 10.2 4.3
1996 184 18.0 10.2 4.3
1997 228 18.0 12.7 3.5
1998 244 23.0 10.6 0
1999 226 25.0 9.0 5.8
2000 284 23.0 12.3 7
2001 321 22.0 14.6 4
2002 325 28.0 11.6 7.1
2003 325 28.0 11.6 7.1
2004 308 27.8 11.1 7.5
2005 311 27.5 11.3 7.4
2006 316 26.5 11.9 7.3
2007 257 20.5 12.5 14
2008 268 21.4 12.5 23.4
2009 234 15.4 15.2 24.8
2010 214 20.5 10.4 27.1
2011 218 17.6 12.3 26.6
2012 186 18.5 10.0 31.2
2013 209 18.0 11.6 20.1
2014 206 19.5 10.5 30.6
2015 232 18.0 12.8 37.5
2016 229 18.0 12.7 38.4
2017 232 19.0 12.2 37.9
2018 223 20.0 11.1 39
2019 241 20.3 11.8 24.9
2020 269 20.8 12.9 17.1
2021 286 20.8 13.7 n/a
2022 295 18.8 15.6 n/a
2023 276 18.0 15.3 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barrow High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 256 27.5 9.3 0.8
1990 242 27.5 8.8 0.8
1991 257 22.1 11.6 0.8
1992 290 22.0 13.1 2.1
1993 283 22.0 12.9 2.1
1994 178 22.0 8.1 3.4
1995 184 18.0 10.2 4.3
1996 184 18.0 10.2 4.3
1997 228 18.0 12.7 3.5
1998 244 23.0 10.6 0
1999 226 25.0 9.0 5.8
2000 284 23.0 12.3 7
2001 321 22.0 14.6 4
2002 325 28.0 11.6 7.1
2003 325 28.0 11.6 7.1
2004 308 27.8 11.1 7.5
2005 311 27.5 11.3 7.4
2006 316 26.5 11.9 7.3
2007 257 20.5 12.5 14
2008 268 21.4 12.5 23.4
2009 234 15.4 15.2 24.8
2010 214 20.5 10.4 27.1
2011 218 17.6 12.3 26.6
2012 186 18.5 10.0 31.2
2013 209 18.0 11.6 20.1
2014 206 19.5 10.5 30.6
2015 232 18.0 12.8 37.5
2016 229 18.0 12.7 38.4
2017 232 19.0 12.2 37.9
2018 223 20.0 11.1 39
2019 241 20.3 11.8 24.9
2020 269 20.8 12.9 17.1
2021 286 20.8 13.7 n/a
2022 295 18.8 15.6 n/a
2023 276 18.0 15.3 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barrow High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,496 (3.6%) $39,544 (96.4%) $41,040

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barrow High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 77 High schoolsRanks 61st of 62 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Barrow High School)29.212.1
 17.1%
   10th Grade Science (North Slope Borough School District)21.410.4
 11%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (Barrow High School)29.212.1
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (North Slope Borough School District)15.77.9
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241276
 14.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian145179
 23.4%
Asian3932
 17.9%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander1120
 81.8%
White162
 87.5%
Two or More Races2842
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%29.3%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barrow High School

Students at Barrow High School are 65% American Indian, 15% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 7% Pacific Islander.

Barrow High School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Alaska high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Barrow High School.

Barrow High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fred Ipalook Elementary
Middle : Eben Hopson Middle School


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