Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences serves 165 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences?
165 students attend Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences offer ?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences part of?
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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