- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan High School
Federal NCES profile for Ketchikan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020015000047
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ketchikan High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ketchikan High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ketchikan High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ketchikan High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 020015000047 · Ketchikan, AK High · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 14.1:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Houghtaling Elementary (310 students)
Ketchikan High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Ketchikan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ketchikan High School
551 students
- Houghtaling El
Houghtaling Elementary
310 students
- Schoenbar Midd
Schoenbar Middle School
252 students
- Fawn Mountain 210
Fawn Mountain Elementary
210 students
- Point Higgins 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- Ketchikan Char 190
Ketchikan Charter School
190 students
What this shows Ketchikan High School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ketchikan High School compares
Ketchikan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 60% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Alaska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.4%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Ketchikan High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District reports $23,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ketchikan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghtaling Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ketchikan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ketchikan High School
How many students attend Ketchikan High School?
Ketchikan High School has 551 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan High School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ketchikan High School?
24.9% of students at Ketchikan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ketchikan High School?
The largest demographic group at Ketchikan High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ketchikan High School?
Ketchikan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ketchikan High School rank among public schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ketchikan High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Ketchikan, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ketchikan on the city page.
What other schools are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Besides Ketchikan High School, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Houghtaling Elementary (310 students), Schoenbar Middle School (252 students), and Fawn Mountain Elementary (210 students). See the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District district page for the complete list.