Ketchikan High School in Ketchikan, AK

At a glance

Reported students

551

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alaska high enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

204

Ketchikan High School: 551 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

19.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 540
Teachers (FTE): 51
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about Ketchikan High School

Ketchikan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.

Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, above the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (27.4%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ketchikan High School

1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5%
Students with disabilities: 14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White53%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%
Asian11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Multiracial4.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Revilla Jr/Sr High School

High · Grades 07–12

110 reported students

Houghtaling Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

310 reported students

Schoenbar Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

252 reported students

Fawn Mountain Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

210 reported students

Point Higgins School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

204 reported students

Ketchikan Charter School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

190 reported students

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Public schools near Ketchikan High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Fast Track Other · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	KG–12	76	under 0.1 mi
Revilla Jr/Sr High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	07–12	110	0.2 mi
Houghtaling Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	PK–06	310	0.2 mi
Ketchikan Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	KG–08	190	1.5 mi
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	PK–06	140	1.5 mi
Schoenbar Middle School Middle · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District	07–08	252	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Ketchikan High School

What grades does Ketchikan High School serve?

Ketchikan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

How many students attend Ketchikan High School?

Ketchikan High School reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 540 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ketchikan High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 551 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Ketchikan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ketchikan High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ketchikan High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Ketchikan High School in?

Ketchikan High School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, based in Ketchikan, AK, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ketchikan High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fast Track (under 0.1 mi), Revilla Jr/Sr High School (0.2 mi), Houghtaling Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.