- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Utqiagvik, AK
Barrow High School
Federal NCES profile for Barrow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020061000286
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrow High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Utqiagvik · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrow High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, AK.
School address
District: North Slope Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020061000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Barrow High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 020061000286 · Utqiagvik, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 14.4:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students)
Barrow High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Barrow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fred Ipalook E
Fred Ipalook Elementary
494 students
- This school
Barrow High School
259 students
- Tikigaq School
Tikigaq School
230 students
- Eben Hopson Mi
Eben Hopson Middle School
214 students
- Nuiqsut Trappe 143
Nuiqsut Trapper School
143 students
- Alak School 138
Alak School
138 students
What this shows Barrow High School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrow High School compares
Barrow High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Alaska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 61.0%
Two or More 16.6%
Asian 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.3%
White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Barrow High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Slope Borough School District reports $41,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ipalook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tikigaq School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eben Hopson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuiqsut Trapper School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alak School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Utqiagvik
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrow High School
How many students attend Barrow High School?
Barrow High School has 259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Utqiagvik, AK. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrow High School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrow High School?
26.8% of students at Barrow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrow High School?
The largest demographic group at Barrow High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 61.0% of enrollment, in Utqiagvik, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrow High School?
Barrow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrow High School rank among public schools in Utqiagvik?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Utqiagvik, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Slope Borough School District?
Besides Barrow High School, North Slope Borough School District also operates Fred Ipalook Elementary (494 students), Tikigaq School (230 students), and Eben Hopson Middle School (214 students). See the North Slope Borough School District district page for the complete list.