Chignik Lake School

School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chignik Lake School serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Chignik Lake School's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chignik Lake School is 0.13, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chignik Lake 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 2016-17 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chignik Lake 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Chignik Lake School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
93%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Chignik Lake 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%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Chignik Lake School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Chignik Lake School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
Diversity Score
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Chignik Lake School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Graduation Rate
(14-15)
≥50%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chignik Lake 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 (14-15)
20%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chignik Lake School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 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 35% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chignik Lake School?
The graduation rate of Chignik Lake School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 76%.
How many students attend Chignik Lake School?
15 students attend Chignik Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Chignik Lake School students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chignik Lake School?
Chignik Lake School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chignik Lake School offer ?
Chignik Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Chignik Lake School part of?
Chignik Lake School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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