Best Schools in Whittier, Alaska
1 schools · 1 Other
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Whittier Community School
Other · Chugach School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.8
out of 10
Median Home
$83,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.8
out of 10
Median Home
$83,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Whittier
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier Community School | 4.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.8/10
- Median household income
- $56,875
- Median home value
- $83,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 35%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Whittier compares
Median household income
$57k
85% of Alaska median
About Schools in Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 4.8 out of 10, schools in Whittier show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Whittier is Whittier Community School with a composite score of 4.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Whittier is served by 1 school district: Chugach School District. These districts collectively serve 635 students.
Whittier's community shows 29% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $56,875. The poverty rate in the area is 15.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.8 |
Schools in Whittier
Whittier, Alaska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$56,875
Median Home Value
$83,500
Median Rent
$965/mo
Population
489
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Community Profile
Whittier has a median household income of $56,875. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $83,500, with a median rent of $965/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.3%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- State
- Alaska
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Whittier, Alaska
How many schools are in Whittier, Alaska?
Whittier has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Whittier, Alaska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Whittier is 4.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Whittier, Alaska?
The top-ranked school in Whittier on MySchoolScout is Whittier Community School with a composite score of 4.8/10.
How many school districts serve Whittier, Alaska?
Whittier is served by 1 school district: Chugach School District.
What is the education level in Whittier, Alaska?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Whittier have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Whittier, Alaska?
The median household income in Whittier is approximately $56,875 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whittier, Alaska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Whittier is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Whittier, Alaska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.