Chugach Census Area Schools & Education
Chugach Census Area, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
93/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,003
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
93/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#1
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chugach Census Area
Measured School Summary
Chugach Census Area has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 93/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $14,003 per pupil, Chugach Census Area has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 66% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 16.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chugach Census Area before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
93/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
16.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$14,003
$258 above the state average
School coverage
10
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Chugach Census Area has 10 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Chugach Census Area school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Chugach Census Area screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#1
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 37 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Valdez City School District
Elementary to high school visible
653 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Cordova City School District
Elementary and high visible
340 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Chugach School District
Other grade structure
73 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chugach School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chugach Census Area?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Chugach Census Area district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Coastal schools serving multiple communities
Ten schools serve 1,066 students across three districts in this scenic coastal region. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with five PK-12 facilities.
Valdez City leads a trio of districts
The Valdez City School District is the largest, enrolling 653 students, followed closely by the Chugach and Cordova City districts. No charter schools are present, keeping the focus on these three primary district systems.
Rural schools with traditional structures
All 10 schools are in rural settings, yet they maintain an average size of 107 students. Hermon Hutchens Elementary is the largest with 302 students, providing a robust elementary experience for a rural area.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Chugach Census Area
Reported Enrollment
1,066
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Chugach Census Area
Valdez City School District
Chugach School District
Cordova City School District
10 Public Schools in Chugach Census Area
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Record | Valdez City School District | Valdez, 99686Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 302 |
| Mt. Eccles Elementary | Record | Cordova City School District | Cordova, 99574Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 210 |
| Valdez High School | Record | Valdez City School District | Valdez, 99686Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 157 |
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Record | Valdez City School District | Valdez, 99686Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 144 |
| Cordova Jr/Sr High School | Record | Cordova City School District | Cordova, 99574Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 124 |
| Valdez Home School | Record | Valdez City School District | Valdez, 99686Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 50 |
| Whittier Community School | Record | Chugach School District | Whittier, 99693Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 48 |
| Chenega School | Record | Chugach School District | Chenega Bay, 99574Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 14 |
| Tatitlek Community School | Record | Chugach School District | Tatitlek, 99677Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 11 |
| Cordova School District Innovative Learning | Record | Cordova City School District | Cordova, 99574Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 6 |
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Valdez City School District
Valdez, 99686 / Rural: Remote
Mt. Eccles Elementary
Cordova City School District
Cordova, 99574 / Rural: Remote
Valdez High School
Valdez City School District
Valdez, 99686 / Rural: Remote
George H. Gilson Middle School
Valdez City School District
Valdez, 99686 / Rural: Remote
Cordova Jr/Sr High School
Cordova City School District
Cordova, 99574 / Rural: Remote
Valdez Home School
Valdez City School District
Valdez, 99686 / Rural: Remote
Whittier Community School
Chugach School District
Whittier, 99693 / Rural: Remote
Tatitlek Community School
Chugach School District
Tatitlek, 99677 / Rural: Remote
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
Cordova City School District
Cordova, 99574 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$14,003
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Chugach Census Area, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
Ten schools serve 1,066 students across three districts in this scenic coastal region. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with five PK-12 facilities.
What are the major school districts in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
The Valdez City School District is the largest, enrolling 653 students, followed closely by the Chugach and Cordova City districts. No charter schools are present, keeping the focus on these three primary district systems.
What is the school experience like in Chugach Census Area?
All 10 schools are in rural settings, yet they maintain an average size of 107 students. Hermon Hutchens Elementary is the largest with 302 students, providing a robust elementary experience for a rural area.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.