Is Point Higgins School a good school?

Point Higgins School ranks 89 th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Point Higgins School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Point Higgins School.

What is the racial makeup of Point Higgins School?

Students at Point Higgins School are 70% White, 20% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Point Higgins School attend?

Students who attend Point Higgins School usually go on to attend: Middle : Schoenbar Middle School High : Ketchikan High School

Point Higgins School

Summary:

Point Higgins School is an elementary school located in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, which is ranked 17 out of 24 districts in Alaska and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Point Higgins School consistently outperforms the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 67.74% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science for all grades, compared to 35.05% for the district and 36.94% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of its Native American students, ranking 1st out of 20 Alaska elementary schools in this subgroup, and its special education students, ranking 7th out of 27 Alaska elementary schools in this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, such as Fawn Mountain Elementary, Ketchikan Charter School, and Houghtaling Elementary, Point Higgins School generally outperforms its peers in academic assessments, particularly in science and mathematics. While the school performs well overall, there may be opportunities for further improvement in certain subject areas and grade levels, such as in STAR/English Language Arts for lower grade levels.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG
Ketchikan, AK 99901

(907) 247-1500

District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,962

Students who attend Point Higgins School usually attend:

Middle:	Schoenbar Middle School
High:	Ketchikan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

American Indian:

19.7%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Point Higgins School ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), American Indian (19.7%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Point Higgins School is 11.7. 2 elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Point Higgins School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Point Higgins School is $18,962, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Point Higgins School:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Higgins School 89^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Point Higgins School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Native American students:

White students:

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District:

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

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Rank History for Point Higgins School

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Rank History for all students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	69.46	69^th	213	67.6%
2006	73.65	56^th	218	74.3%
2007	74.43	50^th	212	76.4%
2008	75.31	44^th	219	79.9%
2009	78.84	34^th	226	85.0%
2010	76.49	47^th	229	79.5%
2011	83.53	19^th	223	91.5%
2012	83.29	16^th	227	93.0%
2013	75.38	48^th	223	78.5%
2014	75.79	45^th	218	79.4%
2015	60.89	89^th	246	63.8%
2017	55.78	73^rd	180	59.4%
2018	65.82	57^th	186	69.4%
2019	70.17	49^th	185	73.5%
2021	71.05	46^th	173	73.4%
2022	65.57	51^st	171	70.2%
2023	55.29	76^th	176	56.8%
2024	50.19	89^th	173	48.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.22	7^th	27	74.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.41	56^th	147	61.9%
2021	72.80	24^th	110	78.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	67.76	49^th	159	69.2%
2021	55.25	57^th	141	59.6%
2022	63.65	39^th	143	72.7%
2023	53.03	66^th	152	56.6%
2024	52.02	68^th	142	52.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	68.30	42^nd	159	73.6%
2021	76.83	21^st	142	85.2%
2022	70.69	33^rd	148	77.7%
2023	50.78	73^rd	148	50.7%
2024	39.77	96^th	150	36.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	85.54	1^st	22	95.5%
2023	86.05	1^st	23	95.7%
2024	84.26	1^st	20	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Point Higgins School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	58.85	56^th	147	61.9%
2021	51.32	62^nd	127	51.2%
2022	51.17	66^th	137	51.8%
2023	47.60	75^th	138	45.7%
2024	36.99	91^st	133	31.6%

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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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Point Higgins School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	250	0	3	3	41	n/a	n/a	-8	289
1990	321	0	4	5	47	n/a	n/a	0	377
1991	322	1	7	0	45	n/a	n/a	0	375
1992	339	1	2	1	36	n/a	n/a	0	379
1993	302	0	1	2	41	n/a	n/a	0	346
1994	295	0	3	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	346
1995	298	0	3	0	50	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	298	0	3	0	50	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	278	2	2	2	67	n/a	n/a	0	351
1998	228	1	0	2	51	n/a	n/a	0	282
1999	209	1	0	4	59	n/a	n/a	0	273
2000	227	1	2	2	61	n/a	n/a	0	293
2001	219	2	2	2	56	n/a	n/a	0	281
2002	196	1	2	4	44	n/a	n/a	0	247
2003	196	1	2	4	44	n/a	n/a	0	247
2004	194	0	1	3	43	n/a	n/a	0	241
2005	181	3	2	6	44	n/a	n/a	0	236
2006	192	4	4	2	51	n/a	n/a	0	253
2007	162	4	3	5	44	n/a	n/a	0	218
2008	167	3	4	4	42	n/a	n/a	4	224
2009	141	3	2	6	42	0	5	0	199
2010	172	0	2	8	45	0	6	0	233
2011	181	0	3	6	38	0	4	0	232
2012	191	0	3	7	47	0	3	0	251
2013	194	0	3	6	47	0	3	0	253
2014	178	0	3	5	51	0	2	0	239
2015	193	1	3	5	38	1	7	0	248
2016	217	0	4	5	42	0	8	0	276
2017	204	0	8	4	39	2	6	0	263
2018	216	0	10	9	54	2	4	0	295
2019	221	0	10	4	49	1	7	0	292
2020	216	0	11	2	54	1	13	0	297
2021	167	0	11	2	43	1	10	0	234
2022	174	0	8	6	43	2	13	0	246
2023	173	0	6	4	41	2	15	0	241
2024	164	0	7	4	46	1	12	0	234

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 Point Higgins School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	289	16.5	17.5	4.8
1990	377	17.5	21.5	3.7
1991	375	17.0	22.0	6.7
1992	379	17.0	22.2	7.1
1993	346	17.0	20.4	7.8
1994	346	17.0	20.4	7.8
1995	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1996	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1997	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1998	282	14.0	20.1	16.3
1999	273	15.5	17.6	21.6
2000	293	16.0	18.3	23.9
2001	281	15.0	18.7	18.1
2002	247	14.0	17.6	18.2
2003	247	14.0	17.6	18.2
2004	241	16.0	15.1	24.9
2005	236	17.0	13.9	26.3
2006	253	14.8	17.1	22.9
2007	218	20.5	10.6	24.3
2008	224	15.5	14.5	16.4
2009	199	15.5	12.8	18.6
2010	233	15.0	15.5	18.9
2011	232	15.0	15.4	25.4
2012	251	16.0	15.6	34.7
2013	253	16.0	15.8	34.4
2014	239	18.0	13.2	34.3
2015	248	18.0	13.7	42.3
2016	276	18.0	15.3	35.5
2017	263	16.5	15.9	30.4
2018	295	16.5	17.8	32.5
2019	292	19.5	14.9	62.7
2020	297	19.5	15.2	53.9
2021	234	20.0	11.7	n/a
2022	246	21.0	11.7	n/a
2023	241	21.0	11.4	27
2024	234	20.0	11.7	25.2

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 Point Higgins School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	289	16.5	17.5	4.8
1990	377	17.5	21.5	3.7
1991	375	17.0	22.0	6.7
1992	379	17.0	22.2	7.1
1993	346	17.0	20.4	7.8
1994	346	17.0	20.4	7.8
1995	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1996	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1997	351	19.0	18.5	8.8
1998	282	14.0	20.1	16.3
1999	273	15.5	17.6	21.6
2000	293	16.0	18.3	23.9
2001	281	15.0	18.7	18.1
2002	247	14.0	17.6	18.2
2003	247	14.0	17.6	18.2
2004	241	16.0	15.1	24.9
2005	236	17.0	13.9	26.3
2006	253	14.8	17.1	22.9
2007	218	20.5	10.6	24.3
2008	224	15.5	14.5	16.4
2009	199	15.5	12.8	18.6
2010	233	15.0	15.5	18.9
2011	232	15.0	15.4	25.4
2012	251	16.0	15.6	34.7
2013	253	16.0	15.8	34.4
2014	239	18.0	13.2	34.3
2015	248	18.0	13.7	42.3
2016	276	18.0	15.3	35.5
2017	263	16.5	15.9	30.4
2018	295	16.5	17.8	32.5
2019	292	19.5	14.9	62.7
2020	297	19.5	15.2	53.9
2021	234	20.0	11.7	n/a
2022	246	21.0	11.7	n/a
2023	241	21.0	11.4	27
2024	234	20.0	11.7	25.2

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 Point Higgins School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$795 (4.2%)	$18,167 (95.8%)	$18,962

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Point Higgins School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 176 Elementary schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Point Higgins School)	62.9	44.4	18.4%
All Grades Science (Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District)	53.5	37	16.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	241	17.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	49	41	16.3%
Asian	10	6	40%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	221	173	21.7%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	27%	35.7%

Schools Near Point Higgins School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)						STAR Mathematics (2024)						ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Point Higgins School	Public	PK, KG-6	981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG	Ketchikan	99901	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 247-1500	234	20	11.7	25.2%	164 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	7 (3.0%)	46 (19.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	50.2	89^th of 173 public elementary schools	48.6%		55.3	76^th of 176 public elementary schools	56.8%	13	15.0	26.3	65.6	40.6		35.2	33.3	34.2	50.0	46.9		40.4	67.7		67.7	$18,962	$795	$18,167
Houghtaling Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2940 Baranof	Ketchikan	99901	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 225-4128	289	28	10.3	58.1%	111 (38.4%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	42 (14.5%)	101 (34.9%)	4 (1.4%)	25 (8.7%)	24.5	133^rd of 173 public elementary schools	23.1%		36.5	115^th of 176 public elementary schools	34.7%	18	15.8	20.8	17.7	46.2		25.2	12.8	14.6	35.3	43.6		25.6	35.3		35.3	$21,228	$1,764	$19,464
Ketchikan Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	410 Schoenbar Rd	Ketchikan	99901	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(907) 225-8568	189	15	12.6	54.5%	70 (37.0%)	6 (3.2%)	3 (1.6%)	15 (7.9%)	80 (42.3%)	2 (1.1%)	13 (6.9%)	30.4	125^th of 173 public elementary schools	27.7%		30.1	129^th of 176 public elementary schools	26.7%	4	16.7	47.1	20.8	30.0	36.0	25.7	15.8	52.9	32.0	30.0	32.0	28.3	40.0	28.0	34.0	$19,534	$1,276	$18,257
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	410 Schoenbar Rd	Ketchikan	99901	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(907) 225-5720	141	12	11.7		71 (50.4%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (5.0%)	50 (35.5%)	3 (2.1%)	6 (4.3%)	23.6	135^th of 173 public elementary schools	22.0%		46.2	96^th of 176 public elementary schools	45.5%	39			26.7	29.2		18.4		21.1	40.0	25.0		23.7	40.0		40.0	$20,938	$1,793	$19,145
Fawn Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Old Homestead Rd	Ketchikan	99901	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 228-2200	223	23	9.6	35.9%	113 (50.7%)	5 (2.2%)	5 (2.2%)	6 (2.7%)	80 (35.9%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.8%)	60.4	72^nd of 173 public elementary schools	58.4%		56.4	73^rd of 176 public elementary schools	58.5%	1	29.6	59.3	43.3	62.5		49.1	25.9	63.0	36.7	50.0		44.0	45.2		45.2	$20,172	$1,593	$18,580

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