Top Rankings
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,156 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
9 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
2,156 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
678 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
31%
22%
# Asian Students
201 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,076 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
154
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,937 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,586 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,937
$20,243
Spending / Student
$22,586
$21,325
Best Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Fast Track
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #88.
Ketchikan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 4th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-9815
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-9815
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Schoenbar Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,156 students.
What is the rank of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is ranked #21 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
50% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,586 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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