Residents
6,862
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Chugach Census Area
Alaska · Public K-12
Chugach Census Area, Alaska reports 10 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 6,862, with a mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
1,034
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$90,509
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.3%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
2
521 students
Middle
1
143 students
High
2
301 students
Combined / other
5
69 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Valdez City School District
605 students · 3 districts in Chugach Census Area
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chugach Census Area residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.5%
civilian labor
Median age
38
20.9% under 18
Test scores in Chugach Census Area
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 36.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Cordova Jr/Sr High School· 48.3%
- Hermon Hutchens Elementary· 47.7%
- Valdez High School· 45.0%
- Mt. Eccles Elementary· 41.4%
- George H. Gilson Middle School· 31.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Valdez | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 | · |
| Mt. Eccles Elementary | Cordova | Elementary | PK-06 | 234 | · |
| Valdez High School | Valdez | High | 09-12 | 175 | · |
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Valdez | Middle | 06-08 | 143 | · |
| Cordova Jr/Sr High School | Cordova | High | 07-12 | 126 | · |
| Whittier Community School | Whittier | Combined | PK-12 | 49 | · |
| Tatitlek Community School | Tatitlek | Combined | PK-12 | 10 | · |
| Chenega School | Chenega Bay | Combined | PK-12 | 9 | · |
| Cordova School District Innovative Learning | Cordova | Combined | KG-12 | 1 | · |
| Valdez Home School | Valdez | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Chugach Census Area
About Chugach Census Area
Across the rural-scale Alaska county of Chugach Census Area of about 6,862 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 1,034 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $90,509, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Alaska median.
For a sense of the school types, Chugach Census Area covers 2 elementary schools (521 students), 1 middle school (143), 2 high schools (301), and 5 combined or other schools.
Valdez City School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 605 students across Chugach Census Area.
On allk12, the community for Chugach Census Area discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Chugach Census Area school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data