Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
School District · Ketchikan, Alaska
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Ketchikan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Ketchikan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Point Higgins School
Ketchikan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#11 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,131
$2,557 vs Alaska median
District size
2,049 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks #11 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School (8.4/10), Fawn Mountain Elementary (8.2/10), and Point Higgins School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Fawn Mountain Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Point Higgins School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Revilla Jr/sr High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Houghtaling Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Schoenbar Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Ketchikan High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Ketchikan Charter School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Fast Track | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is a Ketchikan, Alaska school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,049 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $23,131 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Ketchikan
- Total Enrollment
- 2,049
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District spends $23,131 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is the highest-rated school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Across schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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