Star Of The North Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: 30-34%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)20%
23%
Asian
(19-20)3%
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
7%
Black
(19-20)3%
3%
White
(19-20)50%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)18%
11%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)30-34%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Of The North Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Star Of The North Secondary School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Star Of The North Secondary School?
174 students attend Star Of The North Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Star Of The North Secondary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Star Of The North Secondary School offer ?
Star Of The North Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Star Of The North Secondary School part of?
Star Of The North Secondary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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