North Pole High School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
601 NPHS Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
617 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
617
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    413 (66.9 %)
  • Two or More
    91 (14.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    40 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone: (907)488-3761
Website: http://www.k12northstar.org/northpoleh
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 177
Grade 10 181
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio