For the 2025 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)
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.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
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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