- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000273
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in North Pole · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
North Pole High School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 020060000273 · North Pole, AK High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 24:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
North Pole High School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
North Pole High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- This school
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- Tanana Middle
Tanana Middle School
523 students
What this shows North Pole High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pole High School compares
North Pole High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), down 35.
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
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.