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Point Higgins School

Ketchikan, Alaska · Grades PreK to 6 · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

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About Point Higgins School

Point Higgins School is a public school in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 204 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Ketchikan. There are about 11.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18 teachers in all). It is one of 8 schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area.

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School facts

Address	981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone	(907) 247-1500
School district	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	204
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18
Students per teacher	11.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 020015000584). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Point Higgins School serve?

Point Higgins School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Point Higgins School?

Point Higgins School reported 204 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Higgins School?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 204 students and 18 teachers in federal data.

Is Point Higgins School a public or charter school?

Point Higgins School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Point Higgins School in?

Point Higgins School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ak/ketchikan-gateway-borough-school-district/

Where is Point Higgins School located?

Point Higgins School is at 981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG, Ketchikan, AK 99901. The phone number is (907) 247-1500.