Chugach School District

Anchorage, Alaska — 4 schools

637
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,627
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chugach School District operates 4 public schools serving 637 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alaska. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 617 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Anchorage Municipality County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,627 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.4% local, 73.3% state, and 18.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $34,820 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #37 of 40 in Alaska against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 49.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 31.6% White, 5.3% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Focus Homeschool accounts for 89.0% of all Chugach School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Chugach School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chugach School District school enrollment varies 61× across entities

Chugach School District school enrollment ranges from 9 students (lowest) to 549 students (highest), a spread of 540 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chugach School District chronic absenteeism rate is 49.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
73.3%
State
8.4%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
37 / 40
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Anchorage Municipality county, where this district is located.

$1,152
Studio/mo
$1,243
1 BR/mo
$1,631
2 BR/mo
$2,268
3 BR/mo
$2,736
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$34,820
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Chugach School District.

White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 52.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

49.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chugach School District

School Enrollment
Focus Homeschool
549
Whittier Community School
49
Tatitlek Community School
10
Chenega School
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chugach School District?

Chugach School District has 4 schools, including 4 other. Total enrollment is 637 students.

How much does Chugach School District spend per student?

Chugach School District spends $13,627 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #37 in Alaska.

What is the average teacher salary in Chugach School District?

The average teacher salary in Chugach School District is $34,820 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Chugach School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Anchorage Municipality County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Chugach School District?

Chugach School District students are 31.6% White, 5.3% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chugach School District?

Chugach School District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #37 out of 40 districts in Alaska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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