NORTH POLE HIGH SCHOOL
North Pole High School is a public high school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in North Pole, AK with about 708 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, North Pole High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Pole High School, located in the city of North Pole, Alaska, serves as a key secondary educational institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core subjects alongside diverse elective options. As an integral part of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement.
Beyond its classroom offerings, North Pole High School is known for a robust extracurricular program that includes competitive athletic teams, student government, and various clubs that cater to a wide range of student interests. The school maintains a strong connection to its unique northern setting and reflects the values and spirit of the North Pole community. By integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices, the institution strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly globalized world while maintaining a strong sense of local pride.
For more information, contact North Pole High School at (907) 488-3761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Pole, AK 99705-7862
(907) 488-3761
http://www.k12northstar.org
NORTH POLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in North Pole, AK with about 708 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 708
- Teachers:
- 38.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 708 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH POLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.8%
- Two or more races
- 13.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.