Point Higgins School

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG
Ketchikan, AK 99901

phe.kgbsd.org/

204 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Point Higgins School is a public elementary school located in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving students in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. Situated in a scenic coastal environment, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive educational atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating the unique cultural and environmental context of Southeast Alaska into its learning experiences.

The school is dedicated to promoting student success through a balance of rigorous instruction and personal development. By leveraging its location, Point Higgins often encourages place-based learning, connecting classroom concepts to the natural surroundings of the Ketchikan area. With a focus on community involvement and collaborative teaching, the staff aims to provide a safe and engaging environment that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors in the district.

204

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point Higgins School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	4
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
142 (69.6%)
American Indian
37 (18.1%)
Two or More
15 (7.4%)
Hispanic
4 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Phone:	(907)247-1500
Website:	http://phe.kgbsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 31