Serving 7 students in grades 5-12, Nome Youth Facility ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
100%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
How many students attend Nome Youth Facility?
7 students attend Nome Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nome Youth Facility students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nome Youth Facility?
Nome Youth Facility has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nome Youth Facility offer ?
Nome Youth Facility offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Nome Youth Facility part of?
Nome Youth Facility is part of Nome Public Schools School District.
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