Bering Strait School District
School District · Unalakleet, Alaska
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$47,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$47,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Bering Strait School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bering Strait School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Unalakleet School
Unalakleet · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tukurngailnguq School
Stebbins · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brevig Mission School
Brevig Mission · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#29 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$47,252
+$21,564 vs Alaska median
District size
1,783 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
Bering Strait School District ranks #29 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Bering Strait School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Unalakleet School (7.1/10), Tukurngailnguq School (6.9/10), and Brevig Mission School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bering Strait School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bering Strait School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unalakleet School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Tukurngailnguq School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Brevig Mission School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Gambell School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Shishmaref School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Wales School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Anthony A. Andrews School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Aniguiin School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | James C. Isabell School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bering Strait School District
Bering Strait School District is a Unalakleet, Alaska school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 1,783 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $47,252 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bering Strait School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Unalakleet School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bering Strait School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.2%.
District Map
Schools in Bering Strait School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bering Strait School District with test data.
Schools in Bering Strait School District
15 schools Other Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Unalakleet
- Total Enrollment
- 1,783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District has 15 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bering Strait School District?
The average composite rating for Bering Strait School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District spends $47,252 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bering Strait School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bering Strait School District is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bering Strait School District?
Unalakleet School is the highest-rated school in Bering Strait School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bering Strait School District?
Across schools in Bering Strait School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bering Strait School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Bering Strait School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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