Serving 19 students in grades 5-12, Bethel Youth Facility ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel Youth Facility's student population of 19 students has grown by 72% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
19 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethel Youth Facility is 0.35, 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)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
79%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
White
16%
47%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
77%
15%
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 32% 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 78%.
How many students attend Bethel Youth Facility?
19 students attend Bethel Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bethel Youth Facility students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Youth Facility?
Bethel Youth Facility has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethel Youth Facility offer ?
Bethel Youth Facility offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethel Youth Facility part of?
Bethel Youth Facility is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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