Enrollment
695
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Pole, AK
North Pole High School
Federal NCES profile for North Pole High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000273
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pole High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pole High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pole High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pole High School
North Pole High School is a large high school in North Pole, Alaska, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 95% of Alaska schools and 58% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Alaska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 695 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spends $18,816 per pupil, 43% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students) and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students) alongside North Pole High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Pole High School compares
North Pole High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 66% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Alaska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$18,816
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, North Pole High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which includes North Pole High School.
$18,816
Per student
-43%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Pole High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pole High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Pole High School
How many students attend North Pole High School?
North Pole High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Pole, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pole High School is 24:1, which is 58% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pole High School?
21.2% of students at North Pole High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pole High School?
The largest demographic group at North Pole High School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in North Pole, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pole High School?
North Pole High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Pole High School rank among public schools in North Pole?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pole High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Pole, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Pole on the city page.
Is North Pole High School a good school?
North Pole High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides North Pole High School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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