At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 33 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Schoenbar Middle School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. 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
- 259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Schoenbar Middle School
Schoenbar Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 33 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 401 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below the Alaska median of 16.6:1 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 (54%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (25.8%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Schoenbar Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White54%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native25.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
210 reported students
Point Higgins School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
204 reported students
Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
310 reported students
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
190 reported students
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
140 reported students
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Schoenbar Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–08 | 190 | 0.2 mi |
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 140 | 0.2 mi |
| Ketchikan High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 09–12 | 551 | 1.7 mi |
| Fast Track Other · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–12 | 76 | 1.7 mi |
| Revilla Jr/Sr High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 07–12 | 110 | 1.9 mi |
| Houghtaling Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 310 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Schoenbar Middle School
What grades does Schoenbar Middle School serve?
Schoenbar Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How many students attend Schoenbar Middle School?
Schoenbar Middle School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 33 Alaska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 259 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Schoenbar Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 252 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Schoenbar Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Schoenbar Middle 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 Schoenbar Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.9% 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 Schoenbar Middle School in?
Schoenbar Middle 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 Schoenbar Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ketchikan Charter School (0.2 mi), Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School (0.2 mi), Ketchikan High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.