For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 326 students in Barrow, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK are Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Barrow, 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 Barrow High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Barrow, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Barrow High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Qargi Academy
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK include Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barrow?
3 public high schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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