Bristol Bay Middle/High School

Bristol Bay Borough School District
#2 School Rd North
Naknek, AK 99633
49 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bristol Bay Middle/High School is a public educational institution located in Naknek, Alaska, serving students in grades 6–12. As part of the Bristol Bay Borough School District, the school functions as a focal point for the small, remote community of Naknek, situated near the shores of Bristol Bay. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, leveraging its small size to provide personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships, which are characteristic of rural Alaskan education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic standards with the unique cultural and environmental context of the region. Given the significance of the fishing and outdoor industries in Bristol Bay, the school often emphasizes vocational and life-skills training alongside traditional coursework. By offering a comprehensive middle and high school experience in one location, the school plays a critical role in fostering community identity and preparing local youth for both higher education and regional career opportunities.
49
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    34 (69.4%)
  • White
    7 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bristol Bay Borough School District
Phone: (907)246-4265
Website: http://www.bbbsd.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio