Nome-Beltz Middle/High

Nome Public Schools
Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
295 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Nome-Beltz Jr/Sr High School, located along the Nome-Teller Highway in Nome, Alaska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Nome Public Schools district. Situated in a remote, culturally rich region, the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the unique geographical and logistical challenges of life in Western Alaska, fostering an environment that aims to prepare students for both higher education and regional workforce opportunities.

The school serves as a central pillar for the local community, emphasizing not only core academics but also the integration of Iñupiaq culture and values into the student experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local engagement, Nome-Beltz aims to support the diverse needs of its student body, many of whom come from surrounding rural areas. Through its various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and community outreach efforts, the school plays a vital role in maintaining social connectivity and providing essential services to youth in the Nome region.
295
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    185 (62.7 %)
  • Two or More
    80 (27.1 %)
  • White
    24 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nome Public Schools
Phone: (907)443-5201
Website: http://www.nomeschools.org/domain/19
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 273
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 65
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio