Eben Hopson Middle School

North Slope Borough School District
6501 Transit St
Utqiagvik, AK 99723
214 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Eben Hopson Middle School, located in Utqiagvik, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the North Slope Borough School District. Situated in the northernmost community in the United States, the school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and environmental landscape of the Arctic. It provides a specialized academic experience tailored to the needs of students in this remote region, balancing standard curricula with a profound respect for the heritage and traditions of the Iñupiat people.

The school is named in honor of Eben Hopson, a prominent political figure and advocate for the rights and sovereignty of North Slope residents. This namesake reflects the school's commitment to leadership, community service, and cultural preservation. By fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement alongside an understanding of local traditions, the school plays a crucial role in preparing its students for success both within their unique Arctic community and the broader global landscape.
214
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    156 (72.9%)
  • Two or More
    30 (14.0%)
  • Asian
    12 (5.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (4.2%)
  • White
    7 (3.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Slope Borough School District
Phone: (907)852-9700
Website: http://hms.nsbsd.org/en-US
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 86
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio