Enrollment
9
Combined
DISTRICT 154 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHUGACH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020080000553
Chenega School
Main St, Chenega Bay, AK 99574 · (907) 573-5123 · Chugach Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 11% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Chenega School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #174 of 174 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
9
-7 (-44%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 21
Student : Teacher
4.5:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 2.4 | 5.4:1 | 23% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 2 | 12.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chenega School.
About Chenega School
Chenega School is a small combined-grade school in Chenega Bay, Alaska, administered by Chugach School District. The school had 9 students in pre-K through 12 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (combined schools in Alaska) has about 192 students.
Chenega School is in Chugach School District, a district with 617 students across 4 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Chenega School is 67% Native American. Other reported shares: 22% White and 11% multiracial.
Federal data list 2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Chenega School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 4.5:1. The average ratio among combined schools in Alaska is 27.0:1, higher than at this school.
In the county around the school, Chugach Census Area, median household income is about $90,509, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 4%. A total of 10 public schools operate in Chugach Census Area, serving about 1,034 students.
In the federal locale system, Chenega School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts for Chenega School: 16 students in 2020-21, 9 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 8.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 4.5:1.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Chugach Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,862
Census ACS
Median income
$90,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,034 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About Chenega SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Chenega School?
Chenega School enrolls approximately 9 students in grades PK-12.
Is Chenega School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Chenega School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Chenega School have?
Chenega School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chenega School?
At Chenega School, the student body is approximately 22% White, 11% Two or more.
Is Chenega School public or private?
Chenega School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Chugach School District.
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