Bethel Youth Facility serves 15 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel Youth Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bethel Youth Facility's student population of 15 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethel Youth Facility is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

American Indian
87%
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
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
79%

Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
77%
15%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel Youth Facility?
The graduation rate of Bethel Youth Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Bethel Youth Facility?
15 students attend Bethel Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bethel Youth Facility students are American Indian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Youth Facility?
Bethel Youth Facility has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel Youth Facility offer ?
Bethel Youth Facility offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Youth Facility part of?
Bethel Youth Facility is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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