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#240 of 412 schools in AK
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary School · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Ketchikan, AK
A charter elementary school in Ketchikan, AK where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 Schoenbar Rd, Ketchikan, AK 99901
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ketchikan Charter School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ketchikan Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,398/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ketchikan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,155
Median home value
$379,000
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Fast TrackEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Houghtaling ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Fawn Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ketchikan Charter School is listed in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ketchikan Charter School
Ketchikan Charter School is a public elementary school in Ketchikan, AK, part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ketchikan Charter School
What grades does Ketchikan Charter School serve?
Ketchikan Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan Charter School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ketchikan Charter School rank in AK?
Ketchikan Charter School ranks #240 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Ketchikan Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ketchikan Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ketchikan Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ketchikan Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ketchikan Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ketchikan Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ketchikan Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ketchikan Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ketchikan Charter School?
54.5% of students at Ketchikan Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.3%
- Phone
- (907) 225-8568
- Area population (ZIP 99901)
- 13,875
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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