Top Rankings
Chatham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 163 students in Chatham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Chatham School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
163 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Chatham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
79 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
48%
22%
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
76 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
47%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
9
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,067 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,147 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,067
$20,163
Spending / Student
$34,147
$21,240
Best Chatham School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Klukwan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mile 22 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Gustavus School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Gustavus Rd
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907) 697-2248
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907) 697-2248
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Rank: #33.
Angoon School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Grades: PK-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(907) 788-3302
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(907) 788-3302
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chatham School District?
Chatham School District manages 4 public schools serving 163 students.
What is the rank of Chatham School District?
Chatham School District is ranked #39 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham School District?
48% of Chatham School District students are American Indian, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chatham School District?
Chatham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Chatham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,147 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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