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Bering Strait School District

Alaska · Public School District
15
Schools
1,830
Students
$45,373
Per-Pupil Spend
+216% nat'l
96.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
70.1%
Graduation Rate
-16.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bering Strait School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 1,830 students across 15 schools. Its graduation rate of 70.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $45,373 is above average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 23/100.

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All Schools (15)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$45,373+216% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
State
52.2%
Local (property tax)
6.0%
Federal
41.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (6%), with notable federal support (42%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
1,830
Students
97%
Free Lunch
$45K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate70.1%
Opportunity Score23/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $45,373 per pupil — 216% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 70.1%, graduation is 16.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 23/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
42% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 1,830 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bering Strait School District?
The graduation rate is 70.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bering Strait School District spend per student?
Bering Strait School District spends $45,373 per pupil — 216% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bering Strait School District?
97% of students in Bering Strait School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bering Strait School District?
No, Bering Strait School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bering Strait School District serve?
Bering Strait School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bering Strait School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bering Strait School District is 23/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.