Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School serves 305 students in grades 2-5.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
305 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#60 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
23%
22%

Asian
8%
5%

Hispanic
6%
8%

Black
n/a
2%

White
50%
47%

Hawaiian
1%
3%

Two or more races
12%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School's ranking?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School?
305 students attend Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School offer ?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School part of?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School is part of Sitka School District.
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