Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ketchikan Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ketchikan Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ketchikan Charter School's student population of 184 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ketchikan Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketchikan Charter School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
45%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketchikan Charter School's ranking?
Ketchikan Charter School is ranked #213 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Ketchikan Charter School?
184 students attend Ketchikan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ketchikan Charter School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ketchikan Charter School offer ?
Ketchikan Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ketchikan Charter School part of?
Ketchikan Charter School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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