Whittier Community School

Chugach School District
Portage St
Whittier, AK 99693
48 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Whittier Community School, located on Portage Street in Whittier, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the small, tight-knit coastal community. As part of the Chugach School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to a personalized, performance-based approach to learning. By leveraging its unique location in Prince William Sound, the school often integrates the surrounding natural environment into its curriculum, fostering a hands-on educational experience that reflects the distinct lifestyle and values of the Whittier area.

Because the Chugach School District is known for its progressive "standards-based" education model, Whittier Community School prioritizes student mastery of skills over traditional grade levels. This approach allows teachers to tailor instruction to the individual needs and interests of each student, encouraging self-advocacy and academic growth. For families in this remote Alaskan setting, the school acts as more than just a classroom; it serves as a central pillar of the community, promoting collaborative learning and strong connections between students, staff, and the local residents.
48
Total Students
4.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (33.3 %)
  • Asian
    11 (22.9 %)
  • White
    9 (18.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (14.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chugach School District
Phone: (907)472-2575
Website: http://www.chugachschooldistrict.com/our-schools
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio