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Bering Strait School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,830 students in Bering Strait School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Bering Strait School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
15 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bering Strait School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,773 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
22%
# Asian Students
13 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
23 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
141
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,281 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,038 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,281
$20,122
Spending / Student
$42,038
$21,197
Best Bering Strait School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diomede School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Martin L. Olson School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wales School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Unalakleet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #55.
White Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
James C. Isabell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Koyuk-malimiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Shaktoolik School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Aniguiin School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Anthony A. Andrews School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Brevig Mission School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main Street
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Gambell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main St
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Shishmaref School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Seaview Ln
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Tukurngailnguq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District manages 15 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District is ranked #47 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bering Strait School District?
97% of Bering Strait School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Bering Strait School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,038 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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