Diomede School

About Diomede School

Diomede School is a public K-12 school located in the vibrant town of Diomede, Alaska. The school is part of the Bering Strait School District and serves the small community of Diomede, located on an island in the Bering Strait. It is the only school in the town and has a total enrollment of around 100 students.
At Diomede School, students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes core classes such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. In addition to these core classes, Diomede School also offers art, music, physical education, and technology classes. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and student government.
The faculty at Diomede School is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education and helping them develop into successful, well-rounded individuals. They strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also works to foster a sense of community in the town of Diomede by providing a variety of activities and programs for students and their families.
Diomede School is a great place for students to get a quality education and feel a sense of community. With its small size, dedicated faculty, and variety of classes and activities, Diomede School is a great choice for students in the Bering Strait.

Address:	Main St Nome, AK 99762
Phone:	(907) 686-3021
Site:	sites.google.com/bssd.org/diomede
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	17 students

Overview Diomede School

Diomede School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Diomede School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Verdict on Diomede School

Diomede School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Diomede School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.