Ketchikan High School vs Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan · Public high · Grades 9–12
551 students
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Ketchikan · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
| Measure | Ketchikan High School Ketchikan, Alaska | Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 49 | #87 of 159 |
| National rank | #7345 of 16,910 | #25340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 551 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketchikan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 49.8).
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Ketchikan High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.7).
- •Ketchikan High School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 140.
- •Ketchikan High School is a public school while Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ketchikan High School better than Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ketchikan High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 49.8 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 Ketchikan High School and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ketchikan High School: 551. Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ketchikan High School and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School rank in Alaska?
Ketchikan High School is 13th of 49 and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is 87th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).