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Point Higgins School

981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 241 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 23%). 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 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in AK
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Point Higgins School's student population of 241 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Point Higgins School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Higgins School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#123 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Point Higgins School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Point Higgins School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Point Higgins School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Point Higgins School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
17%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Point Higgins School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Point Higgins School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Point Higgins School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Point Higgins School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
72%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Point Higgins School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Point Higgins School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Point Higgins School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Point Higgins School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Point Higgins School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Point Higgins School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Point Higgins School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Higgins School's ranking?
Point Higgins School is ranked #123 out of 459 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 23% 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?
241 students attend Point Higgins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Point Higgins School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% 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
What school district is Point Higgins School part of?
Point Higgins School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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