Top Rankings
Sitka School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,143 students in Sitka School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Sitka School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
6 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sitka School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
248 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
21%
22%
# Asian Students
91 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
559 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
49%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
85
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,276 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,743 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,276
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,743
$21,240
Best Sitka School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
(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
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
Alternative 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
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Grades: 2-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Sitka High 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
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sitka School District?
Sitka School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Sitka School District?
Sitka School District is ranked #8 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka School District?
49% of Sitka School District students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sitka School District?
Sitka School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Sitka School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,743 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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