| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 2,074 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $25,131/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 43% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District (this district) | 7/10 | 66th | 2,074 |
| Wrangell School District | 9/10 | 80th | 264 |
| Annette Island School District | 4/10 | 31st | 311 |
| Southeast Island School District | 6/10 | 57th | 170 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 43 rated districts in AK → 66th percentile → 7/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
- Point Higgins School — 22.2 mi · Grades PK–6 · 204 students
- Ketchikan Charter School — 24.3 mi · Grades K–8 · 190 students
- Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School — 24.3 mi · Grades PK–6 · 140 students
- Schoenbar Middle School — 24.4 mi · Grades 7–8 · 252 students
- Houghtaling Elementary — 24.6 mi · Grades PK–6 · 310 students
- Ketchikan High School — 24.6 mi · Grades 9–12 · 551 students
- Revilla Jr/Sr High School — 24.6 mi · Grades 7–12 · 110 students
- Fast Track — 24.6 mi · Grades K–12 · 76 students
About Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Zip code 99901 in Ketchikan, Alaska is served by Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K–12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District 7 out of 10 — above average among Alaska public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2021–22 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Alaska is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Alaska. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 99901
Children in zip code 99901 are assigned to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 99901, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alaska districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Ketchikan
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District serves zip code 99901, homes in and around zip code 99901 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alaska, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 99901.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 99901 data.