Pacific High School
Pacific High School serves 30 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Pacific High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pacific High School's student population of 30 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 30 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Pacific High School is 0.65, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 50% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 3% |
| White | 30% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sitka School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Pacific High School is Sitka Reach (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Baranof Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sitka Baranof Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 201 students
0.1 miles
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825 0.1 PK-1 201 - Sitka Sitka Reach Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 21 students10
0.1 miles
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514 0.1 K-12 21 - Sitka Blatchley Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 273 students10
0.4 miles
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672 0.4 6-8 273 - Sitka Sitka High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 339 students10
0.6 miles
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263 0.6 9-12 339 - Sitka Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 2-5 | 405 students10
1.1 miles
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395 1.1 2-5 405
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