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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020002000423

Brevig Mission School

Main Street, Brevig Mission, AK 99785 · (907) 642-4021 · Nome Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
Enrollment
163
Combined
DISTRICT 116 · STATE 192
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
102%
166 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
19
Kindergarten
7
Grade 1
10
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
13
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
7
Grade 7
13
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
Asian
53%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
15897%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 22%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8452%
Female
7948%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
163
+9 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.7:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
3%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Brevig Mission School

Brevig Mission School is a small unified-grade school in Brevig Mission, Alaska, one of the schools within Bering Strait School District. The school works with 163 students in grades pre-K through 12.

Across the 15 schools in Bering Strait School District (1,745 students total), Brevig Mission School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Brevig Mission School records that the student body is overwhelmingly Native American (97%). Beyond that, the school shows 3% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 27.0:1, putting Brevig Mission School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 102% of students at Brevig Mission School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Across the wider county, census data for Nome Census Area shows median household earnings sit near $78,681, about 14% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 21%. Brevig Mission School is one of 19 public schools in Nome Census Area (combined enrollment of about 2,417 students).

Nearest neighbor: James C. Isabell School, around 5.9 miles off.

Brevig Mission School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Brevig Mission School's enrollment has rose 6% since 2018, when it stood at 154 (now 163).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Brevig Mission School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Nome Census Area at a glance

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Population
9,866
Census ACS
Median income
$78,681
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
2,417 students

Quick facts

School name
Brevig Mission School
District
Bering Strait School District
Address
Main Street, Brevig Mission, AK 99785
Phone
(907) 642-4021
County
Nome Census Area
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
163
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
166 (102%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020002000423
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Brevig Mission School
How large is Brevig Mission School?
Brevig Mission School enrolls approximately 163 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does Brevig Mission School serve?
Brevig Mission School serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Brevig Mission School?
Approximately 11.6:1 students per teacher at Brevig Mission School.
What is the student diversity at Brevig Mission School?
Student demographics at Brevig Mission School are roughly 3% Asian.
Who oversees Brevig Mission School?
Brevig Mission School is overseen by Bering Strait School District in Nome Census Area.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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