Bering Strait School District
1,745 Students
15 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 225 Main Street in Unalakleet, Alaska, the Bering Strait School District is an active public school district serving a remote rural region. Operating 15 individual schools, the district offers comprehensive educational programs spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to a total student enrollment of 1,745 pupils. The district's student population is predominantly American Indian and Alaska Native, accounting for 1,679 students, alongside a diverse representation of Asian, White, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial learners across its grade levels.
To support learning across its remote geographic footprint, the district maintains a robust administrative and instructional context powered by nearly 940 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 323 FTE teachers—enabling an attentive student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 5.4 to 1—complemented by 139.52 FTE instructional aides and 477.28 FTE support personnel. Families, students, and researchers can explore more about district operations by visiting their official website at http://www.bssd.org or contacting administrative staff directly at (907) 624-4261.
To support learning across its remote geographic footprint, the district maintains a robust administrative and instructional context powered by nearly 940 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 323 FTE teachers—enabling an attentive student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 5.4 to 1—complemented by 139.52 FTE instructional aides and 477.28 FTE support personnel. Families, students, and researchers can explore more about district operations by visiting their official website at http://www.bssd.org or contacting administrative staff directly at (907) 624-4261.
15
Total Schools
1,745
Total Students
323.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 1,679 |
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American Indian1,679 (96.2%)
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Asian28 (1.6%)
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White22 (1.3%)
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Hispanic9 (0.5%)
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Two or More6 (0.3%)
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Black1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 0 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 15 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 15 |
| Students: | 1,745* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 323.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.4 |
Schools in Bering Strait School District
Found 15 Schools
90 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
112 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
163 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
22 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
154 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th
67 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
101 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
39 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
67 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
185 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
239 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
173 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
31 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
66 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th