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Ketchikan High School

Summary:

Ketchikan High School is a public high school serving 498 students in grades 9-12 in Ketchikan, Alaska, which is part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than the nearby Revilla Junior/Senior High School.

Ketchikan High School's academic performance has been mixed in recent years, with proficiency rates in STAR/English Language Arts and STAR/Mathematics lower than the state averages, but the school's 10th-grade proficiency rate in ASA/Science was closer to the state average. Compared to Revilla Junior/Senior High School, Ketchikan High School generally outperformed in academic subjects. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a higher ranking in the past but a lower ranking in more recent years.

The school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American and Asian students, can be seen as a strength, providing opportunities for cultural exchange and inclusive learning experiences. However, the varying performance of different student subgroups, such as female, male, and low socioeconomic status students, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. The school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing adequate resources, but further analysis may be needed to understand how these resources are being utilized to improve academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2610 4th Ave
       Ketchikan, AK  99901

(907) 225-9815

District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,935 Help


Feeder schools for Ketchikan High School:

Elementary:    Fawn Mountain Elementary
    Houghtaling Elementary
    Point Higgins School
Middle:    Schoenbar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
American Indian:
27.9%
Asian:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ketchikan High School ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ketchikan High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), American Indian (27.9%), Asian (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ketchikan High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ketchikan High School is $19,935.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ketchikan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ketchikan High School 51st of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Ketchikan High School in the ranking list.)

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District 17th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ketchikan High School

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Rank History for all students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.85 26th 116 77.6%
2006 82.24 18th 135 86.7%
2007 81.99 19th 139 86.3%
2008 84.82 12th 151 92.1%
2009 75.23 36th 151 76.2%
2010 72.65 29th 140 79.3%
2011 71.74 39th 142 72.5%
2012 68.69 44th 136 67.6%
2013 67.04 46th 148 68.9%
2014 69.68 39th 139 71.9%
2015 78.00 20th 135 85.2%
2017 47.19 47th 83 43.4%
2018 43.45 43rd 74 41.9%
2019 70.30 22nd 77 71.4%
2021 62.04 19th 61 68.9%
2022 29.83 43rd 62 30.6%
2023 39.20 40th 62 35.5%
2024 24.56 51st 63 19.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.21 2nd 23 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.78 15th 55 72.7%
2021 25.19 29th 37 21.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.69 13th 54 75.9%
2021 65.41 12th 37 67.6%
2022 21.16 39th 43 9.3%
2023 34.05 37th 54 31.5%
2024 23.47 39th 45 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.09 19th 58 67.2%
2021 50.19 22nd 42 47.6%
2022 33.28 30th 46 34.8%
2023 34.10 35th 47 25.5%
2024 25.04 36th 48 25.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.56 5th 15 66.7%
2021 82.26 2nd 12 83.3%
2022 39.72 10th 15 33.3%
2023 53.82 8th 15 46.7%
2024 29.42 7th 12 41.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.66 14th 31 54.8%
2021 63.30 6th 16 62.5%
2022 27.44 11th 16 31.3%
2023 41.10 9th 20 55.0%
2024 21.79 14th 18 22.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ketchikan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.40 19th 56 66.1%
2021 62.14 15th 43 65.1%
2022 25.76 34th 47 27.7%
2023 24.12 37th 47 21.3%
2024 31.39 32nd 46 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Ketchikan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 552 2 25 5 117 n/a n/a 0 701
1990 534 3 31 5 124 n/a n/a 0 697
1991 554 3 29 6 134 n/a n/a 0 726
1992 532 4 26 11 134 n/a n/a 0 707
1993 507 8 21 16 157 n/a n/a 0 709
1994 519 9 38 16 145 n/a n/a 0 727
1995 547 6 54 14 120 n/a n/a 0 741
1996 547 6 54 14 120 n/a n/a 0 741
1997 516 4 45 21 128 n/a n/a 0 714
1998 495 8 52 19 117 n/a n/a 0 691
1999 494 8 47 16 108 n/a n/a 0 673
2000 488 5 48 12 103 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 479 5 38 18 105 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 483 1 42 20 101 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 483 1 42 20 101 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 470 2 45 17 113 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 440 5 46 11 130 n/a n/a 0 632
2006 413 6 45 14 134 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 406 5 60 16 163 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 382 9 56 18 150 n/a n/a 6 621
2009 388 6 60 21 149 1 4 0 629
2010 358 3 49 17 137 10 4 0 578
2011 321 2 39 19 132 20 8 0 541
2012 313 1 69 19 143 6 10 0 561
2013 304 4 66 17 140 10 10 0 551
2014 313 3 69 19 149 18 16 0 587
2015 330 3 76 21 156 17 15 0 618
2016 324 7 77 24 143 17 18 0 610
2017 314 6 77 23 157 12 18 0 607
2018 296 4 79 20 154 8 16 0 577
2019 299 5 68 24 144 8 22 0 570
2020 295 6 68 14 138 6 23 0 550
2021 269 5 69 16 134 6 19 0 518
2022 284 5 68 12 138 6 17 0 530
2023 251 3 67 11 139 3 24 0 498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ketchikan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 701 39.0 17.9 0
1990 697 41.0 17.0 n/a
1991 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1992 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1993 709 35.0 20.3 n/a
1994 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1995 741 35.5 20.9 4.3
1996 741 35.5 20.9 4.3
1997 714 35.5 20.1 7
1998 691 32.7 21.1 8.8
1999 673 34.7 19.4 9.4
2000 656 33.7 19.5 7.9
2001 645 34.9 18.5 6.5
2002 647 34.0 19.0 7.1
2003 647 34.0 19.0 7.1
2004 647 46.5 13.9 10.2
2005 632 44.7 14.1 13
2006 612 38.9 15.7 14.4
2007 650 41.5 15.7 18.8
2008 621 40.4 15.4 16.1
2009 629 40.1 15.7 16.2
2010 578 40.9 14.1 16.3
2011 541 38.8 13.9 23.5
2012 561 36.2 15.4 30.3
2013 551 36.7 15.0 31.9
2014 587 37.5 15.6 31
2015 618 37.0 16.7 31.4
2016 610 37.0 16.4 26.9
2017 607 39.0 15.5 29.3
2018 577 37.1 15.5 29.8
2019 570 37.0 15.4 17.9
2020 550 37.2 14.7 15.1
2021 518 36.6 14.1 n/a
2022 530 36.1 14.6 n/a
2023 498 39.0 12.7 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ketchikan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 701 39.0 17.9 0
1990 697 41.0 17.0 n/a
1991 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1992 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1993 709 35.0 20.3 n/a
1994 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1995 741 35.5 20.9 4.3
1996 741 35.5 20.9 4.3
1997 714 35.5 20.1 7
1998 691 32.7 21.1 8.8
1999 673 34.7 19.4 9.4
2000 656 33.7 19.5 7.9
2001 645 34.9 18.5 6.5
2002 647 34.0 19.0 7.1
2003 647 34.0 19.0 7.1
2004 647 46.5 13.9 10.2
2005 632 44.7 14.1 13
2006 612 38.9 15.7 14.4
2007 650 41.5 15.7 18.8
2008 621 40.4 15.4 16.1
2009 629 40.1 15.7 16.2
2010 578 40.9 14.1 16.3
2011 541 38.8 13.9 23.5
2012 561 36.2 15.4 30.3
2013 551 36.7 15.0 31.9
2014 587 37.5 15.6 31
2015 618 37.0 16.7 31.4
2016 610 37.0 16.4 26.9
2017 607 39.0 15.5 29.3
2018 577 37.1 15.5 29.8
2019 570 37.0 15.4 17.9
2020 550 37.2 14.7 15.1
2021 518 36.6 14.1 n/a
2022 530 36.1 14.6 n/a
2023 498 39.0 12.7 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ketchikan High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (3.2%) $19,301 (96.8%) $19,935

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ketchikan High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 77 High schoolsRanks 40th of 62 High schools
 35.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Ketchikan High School)58.423.8
 34.6%
   10th Grade Science (Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District)6026.9
 33.2%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (Ketchikan High School)58.423.8
 34.6%
   All Grades Science (Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District)53.537
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students570498
 12.6%
African American53
 40%
American Indian144139
 3.5%
Asian6867
 1.5%
Hispanic2411
 54.2%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White299251
 16.1%
Two or More Races2224
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%27.7%
 9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ketchikan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Ketchikan High School.

Ketchikan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary : Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary : Point Higgins School
Middle : Schoenbar Middle School

Ketchikan High School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Alaska high schools.

Students at Ketchikan High School are 50% White, 28% American Indian, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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