Top Rankings
Bering Strait School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,879 students in Bering Strait School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
15 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
1,879 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bering Strait School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,842 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
98%
22%
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
14 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
115
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,309 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,942 is higher than the state median of $21,325. 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
$36,309
$20,243
Spending / Student
$40,942
$21,325
Best Bering Strait School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diomede School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Unalakleet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wales School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Koyuk-malimiut School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
White Mountain School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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 - 87. - 8.
James C. Isabell 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
| 74 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shaktoolik 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
| 71 students
Rank: #99.
Shishmaref School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
| 198 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Aniguiin School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Anthony A. Andrews School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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
| 147 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Brevig Mission 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
| 167 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Gambell 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
| 170 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial 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
| 244 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Tukurngailnguq 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
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District manages 15 public schools serving 1,879 students.
What is the rank of Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District is ranked #49 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bering Strait School District?
98% of Bering Strait School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 $40,942 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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