Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Point Higgins School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Point Higgins School's student population of 241 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Point Higgins School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Higgins School is 0.45, 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
#123 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Higgins School's ranking?
Point Higgins School is ranked #123 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Point Higgins School?
241 students attend Point Higgins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Point Higgins School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Point Higgins School offer ?
Point Higgins School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Point Higgins School part of?
Point Higgins School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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