Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Point Higgins School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Point Higgins School's student population of 204 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Point Higgins School ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Higgins School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
21%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Higgins School's ranking?
Point Higgins School is ranked #121 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Point Higgins School?
204 students attend Point Higgins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Point Higgins School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Point Higgins School offer ?
Point Higgins School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Point Higgins School part of?
Point Higgins School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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