Nome Youth Facility, a rural Alaska school serving grades 5–12 with 7 students and a 7:1 student–teacher ratio, maintained stable enrollment and staffing from 2019 to 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 10% in 2023, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Nome Public Schools district average of 22%.
Reading proficiency was 20% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 29% and the district average of 14%, indicating ongoing challenges in literacy.
Graduation rate improved to 80% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 78% and the district average of 75%.
The student population is predominantly male (86%), with all 7 students identified as American Indian, reflecting stable demographics over recent years with no significant shifts in enrollment or socioeconomic status.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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%
22%
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
13%
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.
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