Schoenbar Middle School

About Schoenbar Middle School

Schoenbar Middle School is a public school located in Ketchikan, Alaska. It is part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a strong academic focus, offering a wide range of courses and activities to engage students. Schoenbar Middle School also has a strong commitment to the arts, with a robust music program and a thriving drama program. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations.
Schoenbar Middle School has a strong culture of support and respect for all students. The school strives to create an inclusive environment where all students feel safe and supported. The school has a dedicated staff that works hard to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Schoenbar Middle School is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students, and helping them prepare for a successful future.

Address:	217 Schoenbar Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone:	(907) 228-7200
Site:	www.kgbsd.org/Domain/84
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	254 students

Overview Schoenbar Middle School

Schoenbar Middle School serves 254 students in grades 7-8.
Schoenbar Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Schoenbar Middle School

Schoenbar Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Schoenbar Middle 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.