For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 833 students in Sitka City And Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK are Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Port Alexander School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka City And Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Sitka City And Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Sitka City And Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Edgecumbe High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Sitka City And Borough (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Port Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Block 9 Tract A
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Sitka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK include Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Port Alexander School.
How many public high schools are located in Sitka City And Borough?
5 public high schools are located in Sitka City And Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka City And Borough?
Sitka City And Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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