Ketchikan High School

About Ketchikan High School

Ketchikan High School is a public school located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Established in 1895, Ketchikan High School has a long and proud history of educating students in the Ketchikan area. The school serves over 500 students in grades 9-12 and offers a wide variety of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, and college-level courses. Ketchikan High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities.
Ketchikan High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness and provides students with the necessary skills and support to succeed. Additionally, Ketchikan High School has a dedicated faculty and staff that are committed to helping students reach their goals.
Ketchikan High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on college and career readiness, Ketchikan High School is a great choice for students in the Ketchikan area.

Address:	2610 4th Ave Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone:	(907) 225-9815
Site:	www.kgbsd.org/
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	518 students

Overview Ketchikan High School

Ketchikan High School serves 518 students in grades 9-12.
Ketchikan High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Ketchikan High School

Ketchikan High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ketchikan High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.