Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools & Education
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,991
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#10
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Measured School Summary
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has midrange measured school signals (score: 56/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $13,991 per pupil, Ketchikan Gateway Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ketchikan Gateway Borough before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$13,991
$246 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ketchikan Gateway Borough school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#10
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,074 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Ketchikan's Island Education System
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough serves 2,074 students through a compact system of nine public schools. The landscape includes five elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized program. This centralized structure supports the residents of Revillagigedo Island and the surrounding areas.
Leading the Way in Charters
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District manages all education in the area, emphasizing a diverse range of choices. Two of the nine schools are charters, meaning over 22% of local options are charter-based—the highest share among the counties listed. Ketchikan High School is the largest campus, serving nearly 500 students.
Coastal Town Schooling
Seven of the borough's nine schools are located in town locales, creating a community-centric atmosphere where schools are close to residential areas. The average school size is 230 students, offering a mid-sized environment that is neither too large nor too isolated. Primary schools like Houghtaling Elementary serve as key neighborhood anchors.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Reported Enrollment
2,074
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
22% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
9 Public Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 498 |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 310 |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 269 |
| Point Higgins School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 241 |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 237 |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 200 |
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 134 |
| Revilla Jr/Sr High School | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 102 |
| Fast Track | Record | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan, 99901Town: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 83 |
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Schoenbar Middle School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Point Higgins School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Rural: Fringe
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Rural: Fringe
Ketchikan Charter School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Fast Track
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, 99901 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,991
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough serves 2,074 students through a compact system of nine public schools. The landscape includes five elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized program. This centralized structure supports the residents of Revillagigedo Island and the surrounding areas.
What are the major school districts in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District manages all education in the area, emphasizing a diverse range of choices. Two of the nine schools are charters, meaning over 22% of local options are charter-based—the highest share among the counties listed. Ketchikan High School is the largest campus, serving nearly 500 students.
What is the school experience like in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Seven of the borough's nine schools are located in town locales, creating a community-centric atmosphere where schools are close to residential areas. The average school size is 230 students, offering a mid-sized environment that is neither too large nor too isolated. Primary schools like Houghtaling Elementary serve as key neighborhood anchors.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.