For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 14,853 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK are Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public high schools.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hutchison High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 470:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 7,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Raven School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Gr: PK-12 | 3,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
North Pole High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Star Of The North Secondary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Monk Ct
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1111.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1790 Tanana Loop Bunnell Bld.
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 452-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 172:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Gr: K-12
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School
Location
Quick Facts
768 Kodiak St
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-2167
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-2167
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Gr: 6-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: K-9 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
How many public high schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
13 public high schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Fairbanks North Star Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough include: Lathrop High School vs. West Valley High School, West Valley High School vs. Lathrop High School, Hutchison High School vs. West Valley High School
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