Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chenega School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chenega School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chenega School's student population of 11 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chenega School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
36%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
8%
15%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Chenega School?
11 students attend Chenega School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Chenega School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chenega School?
Chenega School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chenega School offer ?
Chenega School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Chenega School part of?
Chenega School is part of Chugach School District.
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