School District
Academic Resources for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, a public school district serving the Ketchikan area in Alaska. The district educates 2,074 students across 9 schools.
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9
Schools2,074
Total Students9
Schools82%
Graduation Rate1150
Avg SAT25
Avg ACT12:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- AK State Assessment (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportTongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
134 students
Grades PK-6Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringO
Other Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsDistrict Performance
Graduation Rate
82%
Students graduating on timeAverage SAT
1150
Combined scoreAverage ACT
25
Composite scorePer Student Spending
$24,574
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
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