Chugiak High School is a public high school located in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska, and a part of the Anchorage School District. Chugiak's mascot is the Mustang and the school colors are blue, black, and white.
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Chugiak High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chugiak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chugiak High School's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Aqua, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chugiak High School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chugiak High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
- Chugiak High School provides a spectrum of academic courses and other opportunities, including the arts, community services, peer assistance, sports and other activities. We expect our students to become capable and contributing people, able to adapt to an ever-changing society and world. The faculty of Chugiak High School and members of the surrounding community recognize the need for academic skills and knowledge and seek to promote an environment that will continue to develop curiosity, creativity, motivation, self-discipline and self-confidence in our students. We meet the needs of a wide range of learning styles; provide for and encourage individual cooperation and personal responsibility. We recognize that each person s life experience makes his or her education unique. Our faculty uses diverse instructional methods to allow for the individual learning styles of our students.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chugiak High School's ranking?
Chugiak High School is ranked #152 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chugiak High School often compared to?
Chugiak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chugiak High School?
The graduation rate of Chugiak High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Chugiak High School?
912 students attend Chugiak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chugiak High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chugiak High School?
Chugiak High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chugiak High School offer ?
Chugiak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chugiak High School part of?
Chugiak High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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