North Slope Borough School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 829 Aivik Street in Utqiagvik, Alaska, the North Slope Borough School District is an active public school system serving students across a vast, rural remote geographic setting. Encompassing 11 operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 1,853 students, representing a vibrant and culturally rich community with a prominent American Indian and Alaska Native student body alongside multiracial, Asian, Pacific Islander, and White learners.

To effectively support its geographically dispersed student body, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling 801 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 324 full-time equivalent teachers and 21 instructional aides—yielding remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratios—complemented by more than 455 dedicated support staff personnel. This comprehensive operational framework underscores the district's commitment to delivering personalized instruction and strong community connections in northernmost Alaska. Families, educators, and researchers can explore additional district resources online at www.nsbsd.org or contact administrative offices directly at (907) 852-5311.
11
Total Schools
1,853
Total Students
324.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Slope Borough School District
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic2
Asian77
Two or More252
American Indian1,433
Pacific Islander62
  • American Indian
    1,433 (77.3%)
  • Two or More
    252 (13.6%)
  • Asian
    77 (4.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    62 (3.3%)
  • White
    27 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in North Slope Borough School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other8
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:11
Students:1,853*
Teachers (FTE):324.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in North Slope Borough School District
Found 12 Schools