For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 2,152 students in Nome Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Nome Census Area, AK are Diomede School, Extensions Correspondence and Martin L. Olson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome Census Area, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Nome Census Area have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Nome Census Area, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shishmaref School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Nome Census Area (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Extensions Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #1010.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Grades: 6-12
| 295 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
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
Nome Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nome Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Nome Census Area, AK include Diomede School, Extensions Correspondence and Martin L. Olson School.
How many public high schools are located in Nome Census Area?
17 public high schools are located in Nome Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome Census Area?
Nome Census Area public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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