A
Very Good
86/100

Point Higgins School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 52% · Math 57% proficient · 70th percentile in Alaska
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
234
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%70/100reading 63rd percentile, math 77th percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 8% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+18 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+26 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts53rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native30%50%reading +7 pts, math +29 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +14 pts, math +18 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 981 North Point Higgins Rd NTG
City Ketchikan
ZIP Code 99901
District 0200150
NCES School ID 020015000584
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99901

Understanding the community around Point Higgins School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,763
Per Capita Income $44,372
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $361,000
Median Rent $1,275
Owner-Occupied 65.7%
Renter-Occupied 34.3%
View full data for ZIP 99901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Point Higgins School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.1%
American Indian 19.7%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 234
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School has 234 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Point Higgins School serve?
Point Higgins School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Point Higgins School receive per student?
Point Higgins School receives $23,651 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Point Higgins School in 99901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$408,891
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,467
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
34.3%

Other Schools in 99901

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026