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School Comparison

Barnette Magnet School
vs.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Barnette Magnet School
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
  • Barnette Magnet School reported a higher students per counselor than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (414:1 vs. 248:1).
  • Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Barnette Magnet School (73 vs. 56).
  • Barnette Magnet School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (19 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Barnette Magnet School (73 vs. 56).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Barnette Magnet School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (19 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Barnette Magnet School reported a higher students per counselor than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (414:1 vs. 248:1).

Reported Only at Barnette Magnet School

1 metric was reported by Barnette Magnet School. Comparable data for Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
42

Reported Only at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

4 metrics were reported by Fairbanks B.E.S.T.. Comparable data for Barnette Magnet School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
48
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
4
SAT/ACT participation
3

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Barnette Magnet School
$17,616.31
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
$17,616.31
Local revenue share
Barnette Magnet School
23.9%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
23.9%
State revenue share
Barnette Magnet School
57%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
57%
Federal revenue share
Barnette Magnet School
19.1%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Barnette Magnet School
40.9%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
40.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Poverty rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Unemployment rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.