Located in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Tongass School of Arts and Sciences is a creative school. It has its own preschool and is available to grades K-6. Art is taught by Loren McCue.
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School's student population of 141 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
36%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is ranked #194 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
141 students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offer ?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School part of?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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