Unalakleet School

Bering Strait School District
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
173 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Unalakleet School, located in the remote coastal community of Unalakleet, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Bering Strait School District. Situated on the shores of the Norton Sound, the school supports a student body deeply rooted in Iñupiat culture and traditions. The institution provides comprehensive K-12 instruction, blending standard academic curricula with culturally responsive programming that reflects the unique geographic and historical context of the region.

As a centerpiece of the Unalakleet community, the school emphasizes both academic achievement and the preservation of local heritage. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and regional events that foster a strong sense of community and leadership. By leveraging the resources of the Bering Strait School District, the school strives to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the local workforce, ensuring they remain connected to their traditions while navigating an increasingly globalized world.
173
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    151 (87.3%)
  • White
    11 (6.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bering Strait School District
Phone: (907)624-3444
Website: http://www.bssd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
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
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio