Petersburg High School

109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Petersburg High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Petersburg High School's student population of 129 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Petersburg High School ranks within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg High School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
#11 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-79%
36%
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60-79%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
21%
22%
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
2%
3%
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Two or more races
1%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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≥80%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petersburg High School's ranking?
Petersburg High School is ranked #11 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Petersburg High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
129 students attend Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Petersburg High School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg High School offer ?
Petersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Petersburg High School part of?
Petersburg High School is part of Petersburg Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   10/16/2014
My name is OLGA and my son just moved to PETERSBURG from HAWAII this summer . He says that the school is just fine but myself I've tried to contact the school and nobody answear the phone ,,,,,, I live in Europe , PORTUGAL so as you can the time difference is huge. What can I do th talk to his teacher ? Sorry about my english. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME OLGA ,,,,,
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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