School Overview
Ketchikan High School, located in the southernmost city of Southeast Alaska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. Situated on the scenic island of Revillagigedo, the school plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As the only public high school in the city, it fosters a diverse learning environment that reflects the unique culture and geography of the Alaska Panhandle, often emphasizing programs that connect students to the surrounding maritime and natural landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ketchikan High School is well-known for its vibrant "Kings" athletics program and a strong commitment to student involvement in arts, music, and vocational studies. The school functions as a focal point for civic engagement and community spirit within the remote island town. By balancing traditional educational standards with the specific needs of an Alaskan coastal community, the institution prepares its students for both post-secondary education and the local workforce, maintaining a tradition of school pride that has defined the Ketchikan area for generations.
498
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ketchikan High School
Demographic Student Count
White251
Hispanic11
Black3
Asian67
Two or More24
American Indian139
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    251 (50.4 %)
  • American Indian
    139 (27.9 %)
  • Asian
    67 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Phone: (907)225-9815
Website: http://khs.kgbsd.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 155
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ketchikan High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9155
Grade 10129
Grade 1197
Grade 12117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ketchikan High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24549.2%
Male25350.8%