Point Higgins School

About Point Higgins School

Point Higgins School is a public elementary school located in the heart of the city. It has been providing quality education to students since its establishment in 1894. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities to its students, ranging from core academic courses to extracurricular activities.
Point Higgins School is dedicated to providing its students with the best learning environment possible. Its classrooms are bright and spacious, and its teachers are highly qualified and experienced. The school also offers a number of special programs and services, such as a library, computer lab, and art and music classes.
The school has a strong focus on the development of each student’s individual strengths and abilities. It encourages students to be creative and to think critically. Point Higgins School also emphasizes the importance of respect for others and the environment.
Point Higgins School is a great place for students to learn and grow. Its staff is devoted to helping its students reach their full potential and become responsible citizens.

Address:	981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone:	(907) 247-1500
Site:	www.kgbsd.org/Domain/4
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	234 students

Overview Point Higgins School

Point Higgins School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Point Higgins School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Point Higgins School

Point Higgins School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Point Higgins School is 0.46, 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.