Chiniak School
Chiniak School serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Chiniak School placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Chiniak School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Chiniak School's student population of 18 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 18 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chiniak School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chiniak School is 0.48, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #83 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 39% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 61% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kodiak Island Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chiniak School is Kodiak High School (14.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kodiak Middle School (14.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kodiak Kodiak High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 657 students10
14.1 miles
917 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7400 14.1 9-12 657 - Kodiak Kodiak Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 454 students10
14.2 miles
1017 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 481-2200 14.2 6-8 454 - Kodiak Main Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 227 students10
14.2 miles
128 Powell Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-2100 14.2 K-5 227 - Kodiak Peterson Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 246 students10
14.2 miles
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 481-6400 14.2 PK-5 246 - Kodiak Akteach Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 176 students10
14.3 miles
722 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 942-0537 14.3 K-12 176
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