Serving 6 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chignik Bay School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Chignik Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
67%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Chignik Bay School?
6 students attend Chignik Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chignik Bay School students are American Indian, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Chignik Bay School offer ?
Chignik Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chignik Bay School part of?
Chignik Bay School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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