Whittier Community School

About Whittier Community School

Whittier Community School is an elementary school located in the heart of a diverse and vibrant neighborhood. The school is dedicated to providing an excellent education to all of its students, regardless of their background or financial status. Whittier Community School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, and its staff works hard to ensure that every student feels supported and respected.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities to keep students engaged and motivated to learn. These include art, music, physical education, and technology classes. In addition, the school offers after-school programs, such as sports teams and clubs, to keep students active and involved.
Whittier Community School also has a strong commitment to community service. Every year, the school organizes a variety of activities and events to help students become engaged in their local community. From food drives to volunteer opportunities, the school strives to teach students the importance of giving back and helping others.
Whittier Community School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to providing a quality education and its dedication to community service, the school is a wonderful place for students to thrive.

Address:	Portage St Whittier, AK 99693
Phone:	(907) 472-2575
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	56 students

Overview Whittier Community School

Whittier Community School serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Whittier Community 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Whittier Community School

Whittier Community 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 Whittier Community School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.