- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethel, AK
Bethel Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020000100208
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Regional High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Regional High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Regional High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bethel, AK.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Bethel Regional High School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 020000100208 · Bethel, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 10.3:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students)
Bethel Regional High School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Bethel Regional High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bethel Regional High School
410 students
- Gladys Jung El
Gladys Jung Elementary
309 students
- Mikelnguut Eli
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
261 students
- Ket'acik/Aapal
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
255 students
- Chief Paul Mem
Chief Paul Memorial School
222 students
- Ayaprun Elitna
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
203 students
What this shows Bethel Regional High School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Regional High School compares
Bethel Regional High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 16% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 23% in Alaska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.3%
White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Bethel Regional High School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Lower Kuskokwim School District reports $41,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Jung Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Paul Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Bethel
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Regional High School
How many students attend Bethel Regional High School?
Bethel Regional High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethel, AK. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Regional High School is 10.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Regional High School?
71.3% of students at Bethel Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Regional High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.3% of enrollment, in Bethel, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Regional High School?
Bethel Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel Regional High School rank among schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Regional High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bethel, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethel on the city page.
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Bethel Regional High School, Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Gladys Jung Elementary (309 students), Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (261 students), and Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School (255 students). See the Lower Kuskokwim School District district page for the complete list.