District Overview
Serving students across a comprehensive learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the Chugach School District operates as an active, regular public school system based in Anchorage, Alaska. Centrally administered from 9312 Vanguard Drive, Suite 100, the district serves a large city community and oversees four operational schools. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 617 students, maintaining a balanced student body composed of 301 female and 316 male learners. Representing a rich blend of backgrounds, the student population includes significant representation from American Indian and Alaska Native, White, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, and multiracial families, reflecting the dynamic region it serves.

To ensure individualized instruction and strong institutional support, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 72 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 36 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by instructional aides and over 35 support staff dedicated to daily operations, student services, and facility management. Operating independently of supervisory unions and charter school networks, Chugach School District delivers a structured, resource-rich educational environment. For parents seeking a well-staffed public school option and researchers evaluating educational delivery in Alaska's urban centers, the district stands out for its balanced educator-to-student presence and community-centered mission.
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Total Schools
617
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chugach School District
Demographic Student Count
White448
Hispanic24
Black4
Asian15
Two or More44
American Indian61
Pacific Islander21
  • White
    448 (72.6%)
  • American Indian
    61 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    44 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    15 (2.4%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Chugach School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:617*
Teachers (FTE):35.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:17.3
Schools in Chugach School District
Found 4 Schools