Nome Public Schools

The Nome Public Schools district in Alaska consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle/high school, 1 public charter middle school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The standout school in the district is Anvil City Science Academy, a public charter middle school that consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Nome-Beltz Middle/High School ranks among the lowest in the state, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The alternative school, Extensions Correspondence, has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may allow for more individualized attention, though test score data is limited.

A concerning finding is the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools in the Nome Public Schools district, ranging from 98.28% to 101.2%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. The wide range in spending per student and student-teacher ratios also suggests that resource allocation and staffing may be areas for further investigation and potential improvement.