Ketchikan High School serves 530 students in grades 9-12.
Ketchikan High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ketchikan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ketchikan High School's student population of 530 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ketchikan High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Ketchikan High School is 0.63, 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
#191 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
26%
22%

Asian
13%
5%

Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
1%
2%

White
54%
47%

Hawaiian
1%
3%

Two or more races
3%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 High School's ranking?
Ketchikan High School is ranked #191 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?
40-44% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Ketchikan High School?
The graduation rate of Ketchikan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ketchikan High School?
530 students attend Ketchikan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ketchikan High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Asian, 3% 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 High School?
Ketchikan High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ketchikan High School offer ?
Ketchikan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ketchikan High School part of?
Ketchikan High School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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