- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ketchikan, AK
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020015000523Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 140
- students enrolled
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020015000523 · Ketchikan, AK Other · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter 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
- Point Higgins 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- This school 140
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
140 students
What this shows Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School compares
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Alaska - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
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 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.1%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter 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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Point Higgins School
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
How many students attend Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is 11.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School rank among schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School ranks #1 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter 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.