Best Kotzebue Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 324 students in Kotzebue, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kotzebue, AK are Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Kotzebue, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kotzebue Middle/high School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Kotzebue, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nwabsd Home School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kotzebue, AK include Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Kotzebue?
2 public high schools are located in Kotzebue.
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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