Sitka School District

300 Kostrometinoff St
Sitka, AK 99835-0179
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,080 students in Sitka School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Sitka School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
488 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
127,890 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
6,871 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sitka School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#2 out of 53 school districts
(Top 5%)
54%
32%
40%
29%
55%
38%
92%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
21%
21%
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
50%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,751 is higher than the state median of $20,568. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,128 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,751
$20,568
Spending / Student
$25,128
$21,667

Best Sitka School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Sitka High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Gr: 2-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sitka School District?
Sitka School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Sitka School District?
Sitka School District is ranked #3 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka School District?
50% of Sitka School District students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Sitka School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,128 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,080 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in AK)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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