For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 833 students in Bethel, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bethel, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Kuskokwim Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Bethel, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kuskokwim Learning Academy, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Bethel, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Bethel Regional High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bethel, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bethel, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Kuskokwim Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Bethel?
7 public high schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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