Barnette Magnet School Highlights &amp; Guide (2026 List)

About Barnette Magnet School

Barnette Magnet School is a public magnet school in Fairbanks, Alaska, that serves students from prekindergarten to eighth grade. The school is in a small city and has a wide range of grades, which helps students keep learning from early childhood through middle school. Barnette Magnet School has about 423 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 16:1, which is better than the district average. This means that each student gets more one-on-one attention in the classroom. Through its magnet approach, the school focuses on providing students with more academic learning opportunities, such as engaging lessons and chances to learn with students from other grades. According to academic data, 46% of students at Barnette Magnet School were proficient or above in math and 39% were proficient or above in reading. There are about 52% female and 48% male students, and about 26% of students said they were economically disadvantaged. The school has about 27 full-time equivalent teachers and one school counselor, and it helps students grow both academically and socially. In general, Barnette Magnet School has consistent academic results and a welcoming place to learn.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 39%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 39% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

423

Total Students

$67738

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 62.17%

Asian 0.24%

Hispanic 9.46%

Black 2.6%

Two+ Races 19.62%

Native Am. 5.91%

White

62.17%

Asian

0.24%

Hispanic

9.46%

Black

2.6%

Two+ Races

19.62%

Native Am.

5.91%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 423

51.54%

218 Female

48.46%

205 Male

Student Population

423 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Barnette Magnet School Contact Information

Address

1000 Barnette St, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

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Phone

(907) 456-6072

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Website

http://www.k12northstar.org/barnette

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks, Alaska! The school is getting ready for a busy year, with the first day of school set for Thursday, August 15. In the school's monthly newsletter, North Star News, parents can look forward to news about important events and back-to-school events coming up.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Barnette Magnet School apart in the way it teaches?

Ans. Barnette Magnet School focuses on thematic learning that promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and subjects that are connected to each other.

Q2. How do teachers encourage students to be creative?

Ans. Students explore creativity through classroom projects, collaborative activities, and opportunities that allow them to showcase individual talents.

Q3. How does the school help people feel like they are part of a community?

Ans. The school promotes inclusivity by encouraging students to work together, respect each other, and take part in activities that benefit the community.

Q4. What are some common ways to teach?

Ans. Teachers use interactive lessons, discussions, and project-based learning to help students make connections to the real world.

Q5. How does the school keep in touch with families?

Ans. Families stay up to date by getting regular updates, going to meetings, and being able to talk to school staff.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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