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Academic Resources for Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Northwest Arctic Borough School District, a public school district serving the Kotzebue area in Alaska. The district educates 1,911 students across 13 schools.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of Northwest Arctic Borough School District
13
Schools

1,911

Total Students

13

Schools

77%

Graduation Rate

1360

Avg SAT

21

Avg ACT

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Northwest Arctic Borough School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • AK State Assessment (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Northwest Arctic Borough School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring support
June Nelson Elementary
265 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Kotzebue Middle/High School
328 students
Grades 6-12
Available Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Davis-Ramoth School
245 students
Grades PK-12
Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
203 students
Grades PK-12
Buckland School
200 students
Grades PK-12
Napaaqtugmiut School
157 students
Grades PK-12
Kisimgiugtuq School
156 students
Grades PK-12
Kiana School
99 students
Grades PK-12
Shungnak School
84 students
Grades PK-12
Ambler School
57 students
Grades PK-12
Deering School
54 students
Grades PK-12
Kobuk School
35 students
Grades PK-12
NWABSD Home School
28 students
District Performance
Graduation Rate

77%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1360

Combined score
Average ACT

21

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$37,024

Annual expenditure

Supporting Families in Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Connect with qualified tutors who understand Northwest Arctic Borough School District curriculum, state standards, and what it takes to succeed here.