Whittier Community School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 Portage St
       Whittier, AK  99693


(907) 472-2575

District: Chugach School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,573 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  48

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
33.3%
Asian:
22.9%
White:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Whittier Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (33.3%), Asian (22.9%), White (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Community School is 9.7. 2 alternative schools in the Chugach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Community School is $24,573. 2 alternative schools in the Chugach School District spend more per student.
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Whittier Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 36 0 3 0 12 n/a n/a 0 51
1990 36 0 3 0 10 n/a n/a 0 49
1991 28 1 3 3 9 n/a n/a 0 44
1992 29 1 3 4 9 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 28 0 2 0 13 n/a n/a 0 43
1994 25 0 2 0 17 n/a n/a 0 44
1995 32 0 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 32 0 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 26 0 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 34
1998 25 2 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 42
1999 29 0 4 0 5 n/a n/a 0 38
2000 18 0 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 29
2001 18 0 5 0 6 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 25 4 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 25 4 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 28 4 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 44
2005 26 5 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 43
2006 32 4 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 19 3 3 0 7 n/a n/a 0 32
2008 19 1 4 0 7 n/a n/a 8 39
2009 20 0 4 0 4 1 6 0 35
2010 11 0 4 0 10 1 4 0 30
2011 7 0 4 0 4 1 3 0 19
2012 8 0 13 3 3 1 7 0 35
2013 10 0 15 2 3 3 6 0 39
2014 15 0 8 4 2 3 5 0 37
2015 12 0 8 2 3 12 3 0 40
2016 9 0 8 4 2 11 4 0 38
2017 10 0 10 4 3 10 4 0 41
2018 9 0 7 2 3 8 4 0 33
2019 11 0 12 1 4 10 9 0 47
2020 14 1 11 3 1 14 16 0 60
2021 12 0 11 1 2 19 11 0 56
2022 11 0 12 1 6 20 8 0 58
2023 9 0 11 2 3 16 7 0 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 51 5.0 10.2 0
1990 49 5.0 9.8 n/a
1991 44 4.2 10.4 n/a
1992 46 4.2 10.9 8.7
1993 43 4.2 10.2 9.3
1994 44 4.2 10.5 9.1
1995 49 3.0 16.3 0
1996 49 3.0 16.3 0
1997 34 3.0 11.3 0
1998 42 5.0 8.4 0
1999 38 4.0 9.5 n/a
2000 29 4.0 7.3 n/a
2001 29 3.8 7.6 n/a
2002 44 4.4 10.0 n/a
2003 44 4.4 10.0 n/a
2004 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2005 43 4.0 10.8 n/a
2006 47 3.0 15.7 n/a
2007 32 3.9 8.2 n/a
2008 39 3.6 10.8 0
2009 35 3.4 10.3 0
2010 30 4.1 7.3 0
2011 19 2.4 7.9 0
2012 35 2.8 12.2 0
2013 39 4.6 8.3 0
2014 37 4.4 8.4 0
2015 40 5.0 8.0 0
2016 38 5.0 7.6 0
2017 41 5.9 6.9 7.3
2018 33 5.3 6.2 9.1
2019 47 6.3 7.4 6.4
2020 60 5.9 10.1 5
2021 56 5.9 9.4 n/a
2022 58 4.9 11.8 n/a
2023 48 4.9 9.7 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 51 5.0 10.2 0
1990 49 5.0 9.8 n/a
1991 44 4.2 10.4 n/a
1992 46 4.2 10.9 8.7
1993 43 4.2 10.2 9.3
1994 44 4.2 10.5 9.1
1995 49 3.0 16.3 0
1996 49 3.0 16.3 0
1997 34 3.0 11.3 0
1998 42 5.0 8.4 0
1999 38 4.0 9.5 n/a
2000 29 4.0 7.3 n/a
2001 29 3.8 7.6 n/a
2002 44 4.4 10.0 n/a
2003 44 4.4 10.0 n/a
2004 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2005 43 4.0 10.8 n/a
2006 47 3.0 15.7 n/a
2007 32 3.9 8.2 n/a
2008 39 3.6 10.8 0
2009 35 3.4 10.3 0
2010 30 4.1 7.3 0
2011 19 2.4 7.9 0
2012 35 2.8 12.2 0
2013 39 4.6 8.3 0
2014 37 4.4 8.4 0
2015 40 5.0 8.0 0
2016 38 5.0 7.6 0
2017 41 5.9 6.9 7.3
2018 33 5.3 6.2 9.1
2019 47 6.3 7.4 6.4
2020 60 5.9 10.1 5
2021 56 5.9 9.4 n/a
2022 58 4.9 11.8 n/a
2023 48 4.9 9.7 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,606 (18.7%) $19,967 (81.3%) $24,573

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Whittier Community School)45.550
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Chugach School District)59.156
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4748
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander1016
 60%
White119
 18.2%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%6.3%
 0.1%


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Students at Whittier Community School are 33% Pacific Islander, 23% Asian, 19% White, 15% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended Whittier Community School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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