Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ketchikan Charter School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ketchikan Charter School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ketchikan Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketchikan Charter School is 0.68, 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
#224 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
42%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketchikan Charter School's ranking?
Ketchikan Charter School is ranked #224 out of 459 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ketchikan Charter School?
189 students attend Ketchikan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ketchikan Charter School students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ketchikan Charter School offer ?
Ketchikan Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ketchikan Charter School part of?
Ketchikan Charter School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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