Chugiak High School is a public high school located in Chugiak, Alaska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 905 students. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14th out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chugiak High School consistently ranks among the top 25 high schools in Alaska, with a ranking of 25 out of 63 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is impressive, with higher proficiency rates compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in several subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Chugiak High School had 40.41% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science for all grades, compared to 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 40.99% of students proficient or better in STAR/ELA for all grades, compared to 35.51% for the Anchorage School District and 31.5% for the state.
Chugiak High School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 66.52% White, 8.51% Hispanic, 5.64% Native American, and 13.59% two or more races. The school's performance on standardized tests is strong across different racial subgroups, with Chugiak High School ranking highly in the state for Hispanic and Native American students. Additionally, the school has a strong performance for military-connected students, ranking 4th out of 14 Alaska high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and for students with special education needs, ranking 1st out of 5 Alaska high schools in the 2020-2021 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as Wasilla High School and Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School, Chugiak High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, diverse student population, and specialized support systems.
In the 2022-23 school year, 905 students attended Chugiak High School.
Students at Chugiak High School are 67% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.
Chugiak High School ranks 25th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Anchorage School District
Chugiak High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Birchwood ABC ElementaryElementary : Chugiak ElementaryElementary : Eagle River ElementaryElementary : Fire Lake ElementaryElementary : Homestead ElementaryMiddle : Mirror Lake Middle School