Top Rankings
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,159 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
9 Schools
428 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
101,290 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
5,543 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
646 Students
23,913 Students
% American Indian Students
32%
24%
# Asian Students
173 Students
4,245 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
7,252 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
23 Students
2,148 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,028 Students
47,194 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
3,021 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
13,517 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
141
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
7,264
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
7,344
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
3,682
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
3,600
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
3,772
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
4,063
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,135 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,765 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,135
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,765
$21,240
Best Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Fast Track
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Recent Articles
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
