Chignik Bay School in Chignik, AK serves 6 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade with a current student–teacher ratio of 0:1 due to no reported teachers in 2023, down from 6:1 in 2022.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch has remained at 100% in recent years, rising sharply from 35% in 2011, indicating increased socioeconomic need in this rural Alaska school.
Math proficiency was reported at 40% in 2023, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%, but reading proficiency remains lower than the state average, with 40% proficiency compared to 44% statewide in 2016.
The school's overall ranking improved from #311 in 2011 to within the Top 20% of Alaska schools by 2019, reaching #81, indicating a positive trend in relative performance.
Enrollment declined steadily from 20 students in 2011 to just 6 in 2023, representing significant demographic change and reduced student body size at this small rural Alaska public school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
67%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6 students attend Chignik Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chignik Bay School students are American Indian, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Chignik Bay School offer ?
Chignik Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chignik Bay School part of?
Chignik Bay School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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