Chugiak High School

Chugiak High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd,  Chugiak, AK
Anchorage School District
3.7
3.0
912 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
74.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8.4%
State Average
8.2%
Science
10.4%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
66.5%
Two or more races
13.6%
Hispanic
8.5%
Native American
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
1.1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Athletes in Alaska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 170 Students
Montana State University 76 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 71 Students
Washington State University 60 Students
University of Washington 58 Students
Oregon State University 55 Students
University of Oregon 50 Students
Portland State University 35 Students
University of Portland 32 Students
Alaska Pacific University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 50 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Business 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 199 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/27/2024
It's a small school in a small town, so it's obviously not the best of the best, but it's still a very nice place to grow up.
4.0 Sophomore
7/23/2022
I think they need to change the unnecessary dress code rules that are there simply because it's "always been that way". The spirit weeks and school involvement is super fun!
1.0 Alum
11/24/2020
Chugiak high school had practically no diversity the academics were not well taught and many of my friends said they would rather die then go to school
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 parent
4/23/2024
Small town vibe that's connected to the very large Anchorage School District. Your child will likely have a good experience in English, Science, and History courses. If you child can teach themselves Math then they will do well. If your kiddo struggles (even just a little bit) they will have a hard...

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Chugiak High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chugiak, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 912 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Chugiak High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $420,580. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coho High School, Gruening Middle School, Birchwood Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Chugiak has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chugiak High School.

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