School District
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.
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Schools1,911
Total Students13
Schools77%
Graduation Rate1360
Avg SAT21
Avg ACT19:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe 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.
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Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringDistrict Performance
Graduation Rate
77%
Students graduating on timeAverage SAT
1360
Combined scoreAverage ACT
21
Composite scorePer Student Spending
$37,024
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Northwest Arctic Borough School District
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