Serving 357 students in grades 6-12, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is ranked #119 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
357 students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School part of?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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