Brevig Mission School
169 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Brevig Mission School is a K-12 educational institution located in the remote coastal village of Brevig Mission, Alaska, situated on the Seward Peninsula. As a part of the Bering Strait School District (BSSD), the school serves a predominantly Iñupiat student population, acting as a vital hub for the local community. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while striving to integrate local cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and the Iñupiat language into daily learning to ensure that students remain connected to their roots while preparing for future opportunities.
Given its location in one of the most isolated regions of the United States, the school faces the unique challenges and opportunities typical of rural Alaskan education. With limited infrastructure and extreme weather conditions, the school relies on the district's support to provide digital learning resources and specialized instruction. Beyond academics, Brevig Mission School plays a significant social role in the community, often hosting local events and fostering a collaborative environment where teachers, parents, and village elders work together to support student success in a unique, Arctic educational setting.
Given its location in one of the most isolated regions of the United States, the school faces the unique challenges and opportunities typical of rural Alaskan education. With limited infrastructure and extreme weather conditions, the school relies on the district's support to provide digital learning resources and specialized instruction. Beyond academics, Brevig Mission School plays a significant social role in the community, often hosting local events and fostering a collaborative environment where teachers, parents, and village elders work together to support student success in a unique, Arctic educational setting.
169
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian | 166 |
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American Indian166 (98.2 %)
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Asian2 (1.2 %)
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White1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bering Strait School District |
| Phone: | (907)642-4021 |
| Website: | http://www.bssd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 169 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 166 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
12
Kindergarten
20
Grade 1
6
Grade 2
13
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
8
Grade 5
13
Grade 6
14
Grade 7
21
Grade 8
12
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
13
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Grade 1 | 6 |
| Grade 2 | 13 |
| Grade 3 | 10 |
| Grade 4 | 8 |
| Grade 5 | 13 |
| Grade 6 | 14 |
| Grade 7 | 21 |
| Grade 8 | 12 |
| Grade 9 | 13 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 13 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 50.9% |
| Male | 83 | 49.1% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
70 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th