Chaputnguak School

About Chaputnguak School

Chaputnguak School is a small, rural school located in the remote community of Chaputnguak, Nunavut. The school serves students from kindergarten to Grade 12, and has a student population of just over 200. The school offers a variety of educational programs, including Inuktitut language and culture, traditional Inuit knowledge, and academic courses.
The school has a strong focus on community and cultural values, and works closely with the local community to ensure that students are learning and growing in a safe and supportive environment. The school also works with the local government to provide additional services, such as health and social services, to the community.
Chaputnguak School is an important part of the community, and provides a valuable educational experience for its students. The school is committed to providing quality education in a safe and supportive environment, and to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	102 Village Rd Chefornak, AK 99561
Phone:	(907) 867-8700
Site:	education.alaska.gov/DOE_Rolodex/SchoolCalendar/Home/SchoolDetails/310080
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	147 students

Overview Chaputnguak School

Chaputnguak School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Chaputnguak School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Verdict on Chaputnguak School

Chaputnguak School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Chaputnguak School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.