Chugiak High School vs Fire Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugiak High School
Chugiak · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
Fire Lake Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
195 students
| Measure | Chugiak High School Chugiak, Alaska | Fire Lake Elementary Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 49 | #85 of 159 |
| National rank | #8323 of 16,910 | #25085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 928 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Chugiak | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 50.1).
- •Fire Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Chugiak High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Chugiak High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 39%).
- •Fire Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 23.2).
- •Chugiak High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chugiak High School better than Fire Lake Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chugiak High School and Fire Lake Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chugiak and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugiak High School: 928. Fire Lake Elementary: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugiak High School and Fire Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Chugiak High School is 17th of 49 and Fire Lake Elementary is 85th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).