Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whittier Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whittier Community School's student population of 58 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Community School is 0.78, which is more 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
#236 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
34%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
11%
15%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Community School's ranking?
Whittier Community School is ranked #236 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whittier Community School?
The graduation rate of Whittier Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Whittier Community School?
58 students attend Whittier Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Whittier Community School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Community School?
Whittier Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier Community School offer ?
Whittier Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Whittier Community School part of?
Whittier Community School is part of Chugach School District.
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