Serving 905 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 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (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 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chugiak High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chugiak High School is 0.54, 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
#167 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #167 out of 459 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Chugiak High School?
905 students attend Chugiak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chugiak High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 21:1, 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 (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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