For the 2026 school year, there are 10 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 Golden Heart Academy, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Raven School. 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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 | 7,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 3,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1790 Tanana Loop Bunnell Bld.
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 452-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 31%
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 Golden Heart Academy, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Raven School.
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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