For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 638 students in Chugach School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Chugach School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
638 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
38:1
District Rank
Chugach School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
66 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
22%
# Asian Students
15 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
439 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
69%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
3%
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
41
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,367 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,547
$20,243
Spending / Student
$14,367
$21,325
Best Chugach School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chenega School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Tatitlek Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Portage St
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chugach School District?
Chugach School District manages 4 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Chugach School District?
Chugach School District is ranked #24 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chugach School District?
69% of Chugach School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chugach School District?
Chugach School District has a student/teacher ratio of 38:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Chugach School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,367 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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