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#238 of 412 schools in AK
Bethel Regional High School
High School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Bethel, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 700, Bethel, AK 99559
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bethel Regional High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bethel Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,676
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$1,637/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuskokwim Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Bethel Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Akiuk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Anna Tobeluk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lower Kuskokwim School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $41,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethel Regional High School is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethel Regional High School
Bethel Regional High School is a public high school in Bethel, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Regional High School
What grades does Bethel Regional High School serve?
Bethel Regional High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bethel Regional High School?
Bethel Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Regional High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethel Regional High School rank in AK?
Bethel Regional High School ranks #238 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Bethel Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethel Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Regional High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bethel Regional High School a charter school?
No, Bethel Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethel Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Bethel Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel Regional High School?
74.7% of students at Bethel Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.2%
- Phone
- (907) 543-3957
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99559)
- 7,272
- Area median age
- 30
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99559; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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