For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 859 students in Sitka, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sitka, AK are Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Sitka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Sitka have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Sitka, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 71% 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, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Sitka High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sitka, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sitka, AK include Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Sitka High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sitka?
4 public high schools are located in Sitka.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka?
Sitka public high schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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