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Public high school · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Bethel, Alaska

Kuskokwim Learning Academy

Kuskokwim Learning Academy rates 6.3, right at the middle of Lower Kuskokwim School District's high schools, whose rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.3this school

6.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lower Kuskokwim School District median is 6.3.

#207 of 413 schools in Alaska · Lower Kuskokwim School District: 2 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A Lower Kuskokwim School District high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 207 of 413 schools in Alaska and 8 of 26 in Lower Kuskokwim School District.

Kuskokwim Learning Academy is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2019 EdFacts
Reading25%8 students tested · state average not published · 2019 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 20 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.2019 EdFacts; 20 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.9
25% of the rating
Academics
6.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy and the 7 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$103,676
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$1,637/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
15%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
14
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,241/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bethel. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bethel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
102.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Kuskokwim Learning Academythis school
    6.3
  2. Bethel Regional High School0.5 mi
    6.2Compare →
  3. Bethel Youth Facility1.0 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Kuskokwim Learning Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Kuskokwim Learning Academy serve?

Kuskokwim Learning Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kuskokwim Learning Academy?

Kuskokwim Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuskokwim Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kuskokwim Learning Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kuskokwim Learning Academy rank in AK?

Kuskokwim Learning Academy ranks #207 of 413 schools in AK.

What is Kuskokwim Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kuskokwim Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Kuskokwim Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kuskokwim Learning Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Kuskokwim Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Kuskokwim Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kuskokwim Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Kuskokwim Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kuskokwim Learning Academy?

102.3% of students at Kuskokwim Learning Academy 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
44
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Bethel Census Area
Phone
(907) 543-5610
4-year graduation
50%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#8 of 26
Schools in district
29
District spending per student
$41,997
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 99559)
7,272
Area median age
30

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.