Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School's student population of 134 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is 0.64, 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
#149 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
22%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is ranked #149 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
134 students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offer ?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School part of?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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