Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District


Summary:

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District in Alaska serves 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools show a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Point Higgins School and Fawn Mountain Elementary consistently performing above district and state averages, while others, such as Ketchikan Charter School and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School, struggle to meet proficiency standards.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools like Houghtaling Elementary and Revilla Junior/Senior High School serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact their academic outcomes. Meanwhile, Ketchikan High School and Revilla Junior/Senior High School have shown improvement in their state rankings, indicating potential for continued growth and improvement.

The data also highlights significant differences in spending per student across the schools, from $10,646 at Fast Track to $22,466 at Revilla Junior/Senior High School, suggesting the need for the district to re-evaluate its funding allocation to ensure more equitable distribution of resources. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

District Detail

 2610 Fourth Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6278

 (907) 247-2109

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 24 Alaska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,043

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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