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9 schools in Ketchikan

Alaska · Public K-12

Inside Ketchikan (Alaska), 9 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 2,043 students, averaging 227 per campus.

7-year change in Ketchikan

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,043
-316 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Fast TrackCombinedKG-1276
Fawn Mountain ElementaryElementaryPK-06210
Houghtaling ElementaryElementaryPK-06310
Ketchikan Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08190
Ketchikan High SchoolHigh09-12551
Point Higgins SchoolElementaryPK-06204
Revilla Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh07-12110
Schoenbar Middle SchoolMiddle07-08252
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolElementaryPK-06140

About Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a medium-population Alaska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 9 schools and 2,043 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 227, below the state mean of about 263.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 2,359 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,043 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Ketchikan discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan, Alaska has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,043 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan High School is the largest public school in Ketchikan by enrollment, with approximately 551 students.
What school districts serve Ketchikan?
Ketchikan public schools are operated by Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Ketchikan cover?
Public schools in Ketchikan serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Ketchikan?
2 of the 9 public schools in Ketchikan are charter schools.