Petersburg High School
- Petersburg High School serves 151 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Petersburg High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Petersburg High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Petersburg High School's student population of 151 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 151 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Petersburg High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Petersburg High School is 0.50, 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) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #177 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 23% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Petersburg Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Petersburg High School is Wrangell High School (32.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mitkof Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petersburg Mitkof Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 88 students
0.0 miles
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907)772-3860 0.0 6-8 88 - Petersburg Rae C. Stedman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 231 students
0.1 miles
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877)526-7656 0.1 PK-5 231 - Wrangell Wrangell High School Grades: 9-12 | 79 students
32.1 miles
310 Reid St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907)874-3395 32.1 9-12 79 - Wrangell Evergreen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 152 students
32.2 miles
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907)874-2321 32.2 PK-5 152 - Wrangell Stikine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 59 students
32.2 miles
312 Church St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907)874-3393 32.2 6-8 59
School Reviews
| 5 My name is OLGA and my son just moved to PETERSBURG from HAWAII this summer . He says that the school is just fine but myself I've tried to contact the school and nobody answear the phone ,,,,,, I live in Europe , PORTUGAL so as you can the time difference is huge. What can I do th talk to his teacher ?
Sorry about my english.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
OLGA ,,,,, - Posted by Parent - bates |
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