Barrow High School

Barrow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1684 OKPIK St,  Barrow, AK
North Slope Borough School District
3.9
3.7
266 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
74.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
470
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
8.2%
Science
3.6%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Native American
61%
Two or more races
16.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
9.3%
White
1.9%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 56 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 39 Students
University of Washington 25 Students
Alaska Pacific University 20 Students
Ilisagvik College 18 Students
Seattle University 15 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 15 Students
University of Oregon 14 Students
Portland State University 14 Students
Eastern Washington University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Small Business Management 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 4 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 3 Students
English 3 Students
Health Professions 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
3.0 Alum
12/31/2020
Was an ok high school, was not ready for college at graduation. Most of the focus of the school is on those who are in sports. Academics take a backseat.
4.0 NicheUser
6/3/2015
Barrow High School's Administration and policies are reasonable for the most part.
5.0 NicheUser
6/3/2015
Extra curricular activities at Barrow High School are wonderful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
9/21/2024
This is the best high school I’ve never been to. That is a fact.
5.0 other
9/16/2015
I really enjoyed going attending BHS, and learned many valuable skills that I still use to this day. It is a relatively small school so there is plenty of one of one teacher/student time available if wanted. The school does a great job of making higher level classes available for those that are eage...
1.0 student
4/15/2010

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Barrow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Barrow, AK and is served by the North Slope Borough School District in Alaska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 266 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Barrow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kiita Learning Community, Qargi Academy, Eben Hopson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Barrow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barrow High School.

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