Chugach School District

9312 Vanguard Dr Ste 100
Anchorage, AK 99507-5355
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 637 students in Chugach School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Alaska.
Public High Schools in Chugach School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Public High School in Chugach School District have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Focus Homeschool, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
294 Schools
# Students
637 Students
66,487 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,177 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
35:1

District Rank

Chugach School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#22 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Chugach   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chugach   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chugach   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
60-69%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Chugach   School District and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.69
# American Indian Students
64 Students
19,486 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
29%
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,607 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
3,726 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,224 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
449 Students
30,957 Students
% White Students
70%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,436 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
7,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
11%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
1,347
# Students in K Grade:
59
2,668
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
2,576
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
2,696
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
2,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
2,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
2,757
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
3,206
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
3,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
3,536
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,389 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Chugach   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart displays total spending of Chugach   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,567
$20,122
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Chugach   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,389
$21,197
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Chugach   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chugach School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chenega School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Tatitlek Community School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Focus Homeschool
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Portage St
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students

Recent Articles

Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
The article discusses the Department of Education's support for gay-straight student alliances in public schools. It examines the Equal Access Act, legal precedents, and the importance of these groups in promoting inclusivity, combating discrimination, and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
This piece explores the increasing prevalence of female bullying in public schools, focusing on relational aggression. It examines the causes, manifestations, and impacts of this behavior, as well as school reactions and strategies for addressing and preventing female bullying.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Quick Links