Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School's student population of 136 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter 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 Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is 0.62, 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
#49 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
36%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is ranked #49 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
136 students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offer ?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School part of?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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