Kuskokwim Learning Academy

Kuskokwim Learning Academy is one of the very small senior highs in Bethel, Alaska, operated by Lower Kuskokwim School District, with 49 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 87% leaner than the state mean of about 373.

Across the 29 schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District (3,866 students total), Kuskokwim Learning Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Kuskokwim Learning Academy records that 100% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Kuskokwim Learning Academy has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.0:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 102% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is north of Bethel Census Area's rate of about 94%.

Across the wider county, Bethel Census Area reports that the typical household earns roughly $73,996 per year, about 13% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Kuskokwim Learning Academy is one of 41 public schools in Bethel Census Area (combined enrollment of about 4,697 students).

Nearest neighbor: Bethel Regional High School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Kuskokwim Learning Academy's enrollment has decreased 45% since 2018, when it stood at 89 (now 49). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 7.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Kuskokwim Learning Academy community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.