Ketchikan High School
498 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 251 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 139 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White251 (50.4 %)
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American Indian139 (27.9 %)
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Asian67 (13.5 %)
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Two or More24 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic11 (2.2 %)
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Black3 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 155 |
| Grade 10 | 129 |
| Grade 11 | 97 |
| Grade 12 | 117 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 245 | 49.2% |
| Male | 253 | 50.8% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 7th - 12th