Nome-beltz Middle/high

About Nome-beltz Middle/high

Nome-beltz Middle/High School is a public school located in the small town of Nome, Alaska. The school has a long history, having first opened its doors in 1945. Since then, it has grown to become a respected and successful educational institution, serving students from grades 6-12.
The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and offers a wide range of courses and programs to meet the needs of all students. Nome-beltz Middle/High School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students, and to helping them reach their full potential.
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams, drama, music, and art. The school also provides a range of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and health services.
Nome-beltz Middle/High School is dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential and preparing them for success in college and beyond. The school strives to provide students with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals.

Address:	Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy Nome, AK 99762
Phone:	(907) 443-6154
Site:	www.nomeschools.org/domain/19
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	280 students

Overview Nome-beltz Middle/high

Nome-beltz Middle/high serves 280 students in grades 6-12.
Nome-beltz Middle/high placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Nome-beltz Middle/high

Nome-beltz Middle/high is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Nome-beltz Middle/high is 0.54, 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.