Ketchikan High School, often referred to as Kayhi, is the principal high school for the Southeast Alaska community of Ketchikan and the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Ketchikan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 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 516 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Rankings
Ketchikan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketchikan High School is 0.66, 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
#309 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
30%
22%
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chinook Salmon
- Ketchikan High School is a comprehensive school; we offer you a variety of courses and activities. No matter where your interest and talents lie, we have a class that will meet your needs. We believe, and we want you to believe, that academics are very important. You are in charge of the official transcript that will become a permanent record of the classes you take and grades you earn during your years at Ketchikan High School. We are here to help, motivate, support and inform you. We encourage you to learn the rules and regulations to model the good behavior expected by your parents and our staff. Resource people are here to give you assistance, and we invite you to become part of the school program by joining activities. Ketchikan is a place where students can learn through positive and constructive activities while having fun and learning to be the very best they can be.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketchikan High School's ranking?
Ketchikan High School is ranked #309 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ketchikan High School?
The graduation rate of Ketchikan High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ketchikan High School?
516 students attend Ketchikan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ketchikan High School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Asian, 4% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ketchikan High School offer ?
Ketchikan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ketchikan High School part of?
Ketchikan High School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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