North Star College
Fairbanks · AK · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Public
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How North Star College compares for families
What families should know about North Star College.
- ▸ LocallyAK sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Hutchison High School, Effie Kokrine Charter School, West Valley High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $10,892/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Enrollment trend & projection
Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison High School Fairbanks |
Public | 0.4 | 356 | -7.8% |
| Effie Kokrine Charter School Fairbanks |
Public · charter | 0.8 | 105 | +1.9% |
| West Valley High School Fairbanks |
Public | 0.3 | 782 | -10.9% |
| Lathrop High School Fairbanks |
Public | 2.9 | 788 | -6.3% |
| Burchell High School Wasilla |
Public | 232.3 | 200 | -14.9% |
| Mat-Su Middle College School Palmer |
Public | 230.6 | 222 | +18.7% |
| Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School Wasilla |
Public | 239.1 | 231 | -19.5% |
| North Pole High School North Pole |
Public | 15.2 | 695 | +16.4% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantNorth Star College is a public high school in Fairbanks, AK, enrolling 197 students in grades 9-12 in 2024.
Enrollment is up 31% from 2023 to 2024.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students attend North Star College? North Star College is a public high school in Fairbanks, AK, enrolling 197 students in grades 9-12 in 2024.
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