Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Pacific High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pacific High School's student population of 41 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
![This chart displays total students of Pacific High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Pacific High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-1JSpin.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Pacific High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Pacific High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-b2CpZOK.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Pacific High School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Pacific High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Pacific High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-bu6r7UW.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-b3TR3wH.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-bsExzTO.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pacific High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pacific High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-jpsfaK.png)
American Indian
59%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pacific High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pacific High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-baSxKGQ.png)
Asian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-7rQGWR.png)
Hispanic
5%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-uvoYHH.png)
Black
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-AZkukD.png)
White
29%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pacific High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pacific High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-jpsfaZ.png)
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-G7iMaJ.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pacific High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pacific High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-NVMc3d.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-bnOZ3bt.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Pacific High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Pacific High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-zTn073.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
78%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Pacific High School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Pacific High School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-h5k45H.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-CPPiOL.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/2000/1607/pacific-high-school-chart-bxer8d7.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific High School's ranking?
Pacific High School is ranked #37 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pacific High School?
41 students attend Pacific High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pacific High School students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific High School?
Pacific High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pacific High School offer ?
Pacific High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific High School part of?
Pacific High School is part of Sitka School District.
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