Anthony A. Andrews School

Bering Strait School District
100 Baker St
St. Michael, AK 99659
154 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Anthony A. Andrews School, located in the remote village of St. Michael, Alaska, is part of the Bering Strait School District. Serving a predominantly Alaska Native student population, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing K-12 education that balances state academic standards with the preservation of regional cultural heritage and Iñupiat traditions. The school is a focal point for village life, emphasizing the importance of community connection and resilience in one of Alaska’s most unique geographic settings.

Because of its remote location on the Norton Sound, the school leverages the Bering Strait School District’s resources to integrate modern technology and distance learning into its curriculum, ensuring students have access to a broad range of educational opportunities despite their isolation. The staff is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both the academic needs and the social-emotional well-being of its students, preparing them for success either within the state or in their future endeavors beyond the village.
154
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    138 (89.6 %)
  • White
    8 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3 %)
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)923-3041
Website: http://www.bssd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
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
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Tukurngailnguq School
Bering Strait School District
231 Students
Main St
Stebbins, AK 99671 (8.4 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th