B
Good
72/100

Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 2157 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 63% · Math 35% proficient · 88th percentile in Alaska
Graduation
C+
73% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alaska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
7,486
Students
enrolled
120.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$6K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%88/100reading 92nd percentile, math 83rd percentile among Alaska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%38/10073% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%30/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+29 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (+4 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate73% (+3 pts vs. state avg 70%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White66%39%reading +16 pts, math +1 pts78th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native35%5%reading +26 pts, math -4 pts84th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%15%reading +7 pts, math -14 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income59%27%reading +42 pts, math +14 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2157 Van Horn Rd
City Fairbanks
ZIP Code 99701
District 0200130
NCES School ID 020013000253
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99701

Understanding the community around Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,534
Per Capita Income $37,086
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,500
Median Rent $1,251
Owner-Occupied 42.4%
Renter-Occupied 57.6%
View full data for ZIP 99701 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA).

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.9%
Two or More Races 9.8%
American Indian 9.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Black 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 7,486
Teachers (FTE) 61.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 120.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) has 7,486 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 120.9:1.
What grades does Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) serve?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) receive per student?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) receives $6,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) in 99701 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,208
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,795
1-Year Change
+9.5%
% Renters
57.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026