How many students attend Whittier Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55 students attended Whittier Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Whittier Community School?

Students at Whittier Community School are 35% Pacific Islander, 22% Asian, 16% White, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

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Enrollment information for Whittier Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	36	0	3	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	51
1990	36	0	3	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	49
1991	28	1	3	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	44
1992	29	1	3	4	9	n/a	n/a	0	46
1993	28	0	2	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	43
1994	25	0	2	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	44
1995	32	0	4	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	49
1996	32	0	4	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	49
1997	26	0	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	34
1998	25	2	4	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	42
1999	29	0	4	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	38
2000	18	0	4	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	29
2001	18	0	5	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	29
2002	25	4	4	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	44
2003	25	4	4	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	44
2004	28	4	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	44
2005	26	5	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	43
2006	32	4	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	47
2007	19	3	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	32
2008	19	1	4	0	7	n/a	n/a	8	39
2009	20	0	4	0	4	1	6	0	35
2010	11	0	4	0	10	1	4	0	30
2011	7	0	4	0	4	1	3	0	19
2012	8	0	13	3	3	1	7	0	35
2013	10	0	15	2	3	3	6	0	39
2014	15	0	8	4	2	3	5	0	37
2015	12	0	8	2	3	12	3	0	40
2016	9	0	8	4	2	11	4	0	38
2017	10	0	10	4	3	10	4	0	41
2018	9	0	7	2	3	8	4	0	33
2019	11	0	12	1	4	10	9	0	47
2020	14	1	11	3	1	14	16	0	60
2021	12	0	11	1	2	19	11	0	56
2022	11	0	12	1	6	20	8	0	58
2023	9	0	11	2	3	16	7	0	48
2024	9	0	12	4	3	19	8	0	55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	51	5.0	10.2	0
1990	49	5.0	9.8	n/a
1991	44	4.2	10.4	n/a
1992	46	4.2	10.9	8.7
1993	43	4.2	10.2	9.3
1994	44	4.2	10.5	9.1
1995	49	3.0	16.3	0
1996	49	3.0	16.3	0
1997	34	3.0	11.3	0
1998	42	5.0	8.4	0
1999	38	4.0	9.5	n/a
2000	29	4.0	7.3	n/a
2001	29	3.8	7.6	n/a
2002	44	4.4	10.0	n/a
2003	44	4.4	10.0	n/a
2004	44	4.0	11.0	n/a
2005	43	4.0	10.8	n/a
2006	47	3.0	15.7	n/a
2007	32	3.9	8.2	n/a
2008	39	3.6	10.8	0
2009	35	3.4	10.3	0
2010	30	4.1	7.3	0
2011	19	2.4	7.9	0
2012	35	2.8	12.2	0
2013	39	4.6	8.3	0
2014	37	4.4	8.4	0
2015	40	5.0	8.0	0
2016	38	5.0	7.6	0
2017	41	5.9	6.9	7.3
2018	33	5.3	6.2	9.1
2019	47	6.3	7.4	6.4
2020	60	5.9	10.1	5
2021	56	5.9	9.4	n/a
2022	58	4.9	11.8	n/a
2023	48	4.9	9.7	6.3
2024	55	4.9	11.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	51	5.0	10.2	0
1990	49	5.0	9.8	n/a
1991	44	4.2	10.4	n/a
1992	46	4.2	10.9	8.7
1993	43	4.2	10.2	9.3
1994	44	4.2	10.5	9.1
1995	49	3.0	16.3	0
1996	49	3.0	16.3	0
1997	34	3.0	11.3	0
1998	42	5.0	8.4	0
1999	38	4.0	9.5	n/a
2000	29	4.0	7.3	n/a
2001	29	3.8	7.6	n/a
2002	44	4.4	10.0	n/a
2003	44	4.4	10.0	n/a
2004	44	4.0	11.0	n/a
2005	43	4.0	10.8	n/a
2006	47	3.0	15.7	n/a
2007	32	3.9	8.2	n/a
2008	39	3.6	10.8	0
2009	35	3.4	10.3	0
2010	30	4.1	7.3	0
2011	19	2.4	7.9	0
2012	35	2.8	12.2	0
2013	39	4.6	8.3	0
2014	37	4.4	8.4	0
2015	40	5.0	8.0	0
2016	38	5.0	7.6	0
2017	41	5.9	6.9	7.3
2018	33	5.3	6.2	9.1
2019	47	6.3	7.4	6.4
2020	60	5.9	10.1	5
2021	56	5.9	9.4	n/a
2022	58	4.9	11.8	n/a
2023	48	4.9	9.7	6.3
2024	55	4.9	11.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,606 (18.7%)	$19,967 (81.3%)	$24,573

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Whittier Community School)	45.5	50	4.5%
All Grades Science (Chugach School District)	59.1	56	3.1%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	47	48	2.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	12	11	8.3%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	10	16	60%
White	11	9	18.2%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.4%	6.3%	0.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAR English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whittier Community School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	Portage St	Whittier	99693	Chugach Census Area	Chugach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 472-2575	55	5	11.2		9 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	12 (21.8%)	3 (5.5%)	19 (34.5%)	8 (14.5%)								(n/a)	14.3	$24,573	$4,606	$19,967

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Enrollment information for Whittier Community School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Community School

Test Scores

Student Body

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