Chignik Bay School

School Rd
Chignik, AK 99564
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chignik Bay School ranks 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 2018-2019 school year.
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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chignik Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Chignik Bay School's student population of 11 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
This chart display total students of Chignik Bay School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Chignik Bay School
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Chignik Bay School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Chignik Bay School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Chignik Bay 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
(18-19)
≥50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chignik Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chignik Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Chignik Bay School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
100%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Chignik Bay School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Chignik Bay School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Chignik Bay School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Chignik Bay School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chignik Bay School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Chignik Bay School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chignik Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chignik Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Chignik Bay School?
11 students attend Chignik Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chignik Bay School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chignik Bay School?
Chignik Bay School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chignik Bay School offer ?
Chignik Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chignik Bay School part of?
Chignik Bay School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   4/11/2022
I love this school. Kids should really go to this school to keep it open. Best school in the world! There is no school like this one I have ever gone to. :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Riley

Review Chignik Bay School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Quick Links