Houghtaling Elementary vs Ketchikan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 358 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan · Public high · Grades 9–12
551 students
| Measure | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Ketchikan High School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 159 | #13 of 49 |
| National rank | #30228 of 50,301 | #7345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 310 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketchikan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 42.6).
- •Ketchikan High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ketchikan High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ketchikan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 52.6%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.7).
- •Ketchikan High School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houghtaling Elementary better than Ketchikan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ketchikan High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Houghtaling Elementary and Ketchikan High School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Ketchikan High School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghtaling Elementary and Ketchikan High School rank in Alaska?
Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 and Ketchikan High School is 13th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).