Schoenbar Middle School

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
269 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Schoenbar Middle School, located in Ketchikan, Alaska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Ketchikan community.

Beyond its academic focus, Schoenbar Middle School reflects the unique spirit of its Southeast Alaskan setting. The school emphasizes character development and community engagement, leveraging its location to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources, updates, and insights into the various programs, athletic teams, and clubs that contribute to a vibrant and inclusive school culture.
269
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (52.4 %)
  • American Indian
    74 (27.5 %)
  • Asian
    33 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)228-7200
Website: http://sms.kgbsd.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 140
Grade 8 129
Gender Ratio