Chignik Lagoon School in Chignik Lagoon, AK, serves 19 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which ranks among the lowest (top 20%) in Alaska for student attention.
Math proficiency at Chignik Lagoon School is below 50%, which is lower than the state average of 32%, and reading proficiency is also below 50%, lower than the state average of 29%.
The school's overall rank has declined from #42 in 2016 to #83 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in relative performance among Alaska public schools.
Enrollment decreased from 23 students in 2022 to 18 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 30% in 2022 to 89% in 2023, indicating a significant rise in the socioeconomic needs of the student body.
Science proficiency was 20% in 2021, notably below the state average of 38%, with no reported data in 2022 to show a trend.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chignik Lagoon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chignik Lagoon School's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We will nourish student growth by investing in partnerships & implementing culturally responsive, place-based education.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chignik Lagoon School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
67%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
33%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Chignik Lagoon School?
15 students attend Chignik Lagoon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chignik Lagoon School students are American Indian, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chignik Lagoon School?
Chignik Lagoon School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chignik Lagoon School offer ?
Chignik Lagoon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chignik Lagoon School part of?
Chignik Lagoon School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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