Chugiak High School serves 756 students in grades 9-12.
Chugiak High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chugiak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chugiak High School's student population of 756 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chugiak High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chugiak High School is 0.50, 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
#191 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chugiak High School's ranking?
Chugiak High School is ranked #191 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chugiak High School often compared to?
Chugiak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chugiak High School?
The graduation rate of Chugiak High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Chugiak High School?
756 students attend Chugiak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chugiak High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chugiak High School?
Chugiak High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chugiak High School offer ?
Chugiak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chugiak High School part of?
Chugiak High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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