- Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher students per counselor than Alternative Learning Systems (248:1 vs. 97:1).
- Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Alternative Learning Systems (73 vs. 5).
- Alternative Learning Systems reported a higher graduating cohort than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (82 vs. 48).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Alternative Learning Systems reported a higher graduating cohort than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (82 vs. 48).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher gifted & talented than Alternative Learning Systems (73 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Alternative Learning Systems reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (5 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Fairbanks B.E.S.T. reported a higher students per counselor than Alternative Learning Systems (248:1 vs. 97:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Alternative Learning Systems
1 metric was reported by Alternative Learning Systems. Comparable data for Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is missing or suppressed.
Chronically absent students
34
Reported Only at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
2 metrics were reported by Fairbanks B.E.S.T.. Comparable data for Alternative Learning Systems is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
4
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Alternative Learning Systems
$17,616.31
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
$17,616.31
Local revenue share
Alternative Learning Systems
23.9%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
23.9%
State revenue share
Alternative Learning Systems
57%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
57%
Federal revenue share
Alternative Learning Systems
19.1%
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Alternative Learning Systems
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.