Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Chugiak High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chugiak High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Chugiak, AK, covering an area of approximately 97.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 14.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 928 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chugiak High 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 Chugiak High School is 0.55, 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
#152 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
65%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Aqua, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: 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 #152 out of 441 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chugiak High School?
The graduation rate of Chugiak High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Chugiak High School?
928 students attend Chugiak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chugiak High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chugiak High School?
Chugiak High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chugiak High School offer ?
Chugiak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chugiak High School part of?
Chugiak High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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