At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
121
Bethel Regional High School: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Regional High School
Bethel Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Bethel. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Lower Kuskokwim School District. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (88.3%) and White (8%). English learners represent 47.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bethel Regional High School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 47.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native88.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
High · Grades 09–12
49 reported students
Bethel Youth Facility
High · Grades 05–12
19 reported students
Gladys Jung Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
309 reported students
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Elementary · Grades PK–02
261 reported students
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
255 reported students
Chief Paul Memorial School
Other · Grades PK–12
222 reported students
Public schools near Bethel Regional High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Jung Elementary Elementary · Lower Kuskokwim School District | 03–06 | 309 | 0.1 mi |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat Elementary · Lower Kuskokwim School District | PK–02 | 261 | 0.2 mi |
| Kuskokwim Learning Academy High · Lower Kuskokwim School District | 09–12 | 49 | 0.5 mi |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Elementary · Charter · Lower Kuskokwim School District | PK–08 | 203 | 1.2 mi |
| Bethel Youth Facility High · Lower Kuskokwim School District | 05–12 | 19 | 1.2 mi |
| Qugcuun Memorial School Other · Lower Kuskokwim School District | PK–12 | 20 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Regional High School
What grades does Bethel Regional High School serve?
Bethel Regional High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lower Kuskokwim School District.
How many students attend Bethel Regional High School?
Bethel Regional High School reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 488 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Regional High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 410 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Regional High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Regional High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lower Kuskokwim School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Regional High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bethel Regional High School in?
Bethel Regional High School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, based in Bethel, AK, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Regional High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gladys Jung Elementary (0.1 mi), Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (0.2 mi), Kuskokwim Learning Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.