For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 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 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Barrow, AK (2026)
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 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
2 public high schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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