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 551 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ketchikan High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Ketchikan, AK, encompassing approximately 6,653.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 45.1 miles to the edge and a maximum reach of 77.4 miles.
- 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 551 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ketchikan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketchikan High School is 0.64, 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
#232 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
27%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chinook Salmon
Source: 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 #232 out of 441 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Ketchikan High School?
551 students attend Ketchikan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ketchikan High School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ketchikan High School?
Ketchikan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher 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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