For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 238 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Petersburg High School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Petersburg Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Petersburg High School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
2 public high schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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