Chiniak School in Kodiak, AK, has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which ranks in the top 20% for student attention in Alaska and is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency at Chiniak School is currently between 40% and 59%, higher than the state average of 32%, but math scores declined from 50% proficiency in 2019 to around 40–59% in 2023.
Reading proficiency ranges from 21% to 39%, which is lower than the state average of 29%, with a notable decline since 2016 when reading proficiency was about 40–44%.
Science proficiency is at or above 50%, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvement from 20% proficiency in 2021 to 50% in 2022.
Enrollment increased slightly from 17 students in 2022 to 20 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose sharply from 41% in 2022 to 75% in 2023, indicating a significant change in socioeconomic composition at this Kodiak Island Borough School District rural school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chiniak School's student population of 17 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Chiniak School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chiniak School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
41%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chiniak School's ranking?
Chiniak School is ranked #163 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chiniak School?
17 students attend Chiniak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chiniak School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chiniak School?
Chiniak School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chiniak School offer ?
Chiniak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chiniak School part of?
Chiniak School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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