Summary:
The Ketchikan, Alaska area is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The schools in this diverse area serve students from a range of backgrounds, with a significant representation of Native American students.
Among the standout schools in the Ketchikan area are Point Higgins School, a top-performing elementary school with consistently high proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics. Another high-achieving school is Fawn Mountain Elementary, which ranks in the top half of Alaska elementary schools and excels in science and mathematics. The small Whale Pass School, part of the Southeast Island School District, stands out for its exceptional student performance in English language arts and mathematics.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Ketchikan schools. While some schools, like Ketchikan High School and Schoenbar Middle School, struggle to meet state and district averages, the data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has consistently received a 2-star rating, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Ketchikan area.
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