Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School in Ketchikan, AK serves 25 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%, while reading proficiency is 50%, also higher than the state average of 29%.
Graduation rates have fluctuated, reaching 50% in 2022 and 2021, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78% in the same years.
Overall school ranking improved from #311 in 2011 to #28 in 2023, placing the school in the top 10% statewide.
Minority enrollment accounts for 60% of the student body, with a significant proportion (76%) of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting an increase in students qualifying for free meals over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School's student population of 18 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School ranks within the top 10% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School is 0.59, 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
#28 out of 441 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School's ranking?
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School is ranked #28 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School?
18 students attend Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School?
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School offer ?
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School part of?
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School is part of Southeast Island School District.
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