- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ketchikan, AK
Point Higgins School
Federal NCES profile for Point Higgins School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020015000584
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point Higgins School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Point Higgins School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Point Higgins School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Point Higgins School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 020015000584 · Ketchikan, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 9.7:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Point Higgins School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Point Higgins School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ketchikan High
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
- This school 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- Ketchikan Char 190
Ketchikan Charter School
190 students
What this shows Point Higgins School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Point Higgins School compares
Point Higgins 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 70% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 19% in Alaska - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Point Higgins School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Point Higgins School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Point Higgins School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Ketchikan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Houghtaling Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Standard public school
140 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
Alternative education program
110 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fast Track
Standard public school
76 students 76:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Point Higgins School
How many students attend Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Higgins School?
The student-teacher ratio at Point Higgins School is 9.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 38% 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 Point Higgins School?
18.3% of students at Point Higgins School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point Higgins School?
The largest demographic group at Point Higgins School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Point Higgins School rank among schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Point Higgins School ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Ketchikan on the city page.
What other schools are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Besides Point Higgins School, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Ketchikan High School (551 students), Houghtaling Elementary (310 students), and Schoenbar Middle School (252 students). See the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District district page for the complete list.