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4 schools in Chugach School District

Alaska · 617 students · 4 cities

Across the district, Chugach School District runs 4 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 617 Alaska students (about 154 per school).

4-year change in Chugach School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
617
-77 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Chugach School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn AlaskaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
617#20 of 24#8,628 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#17 of 24N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
34.6:1#20 of 21#9,036 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Chugach School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 444 to 617 students (up 39%) and from 15 to 18 full-time teachers (up 20%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
FOCUS HomeschoolAnchorageCombinedPK-12549
Whittier Community SchoolWhittierCombinedPK-1249
Tatitlek Community SchoolTatitlekCombinedPK-1210
Chenega SchoolChenega BayCombinedPK-129

About Chugach School District

Across 4 schools, Chugach School District enrolls about 617 students in Alaska. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

On a per-school basis, Chugach School District runs about 154 students per school, 41% below the state mean of roughly 263.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chugach School District has contracted 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 694 students to 617.

On this page, the community for Chugach School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Chugach School District run?
Chugach School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 617 students in Alaska.
What is the largest school in Chugach School District?
FOCUS Homeschool is the largest public school in Chugach School District by enrollment, with approximately 549 students.
What grade levels does Chugach School District serve?
Chugach School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Chugach School District serve?
Chugach School District operates schools in Anchorage, Whittier, Tatitlek, Chenega Bay across Alaska.