Sitka High School is the principal high school for the Southeast Alaskan community of Sitka and the Sitka School District. The school's student body is primarily composed of Alaskan Natives, and Asian-Pacific Islanders and Caucasians.
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Sitka High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sitka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sitka High School's student population of 335 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Sitka High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sitka High School is 0.68, 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
#163 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
26%
22%
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
- Sitka High School is a dynamic educational environment where students, parents and teachers work together to achieve school goals. We are a great place to visit, an exciting place to work, and an excellent place to earn a high school diploma and school's vocational programs provide our students with the skills and qualifications needed to enter the workforce in a growing number of careers.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sitka High School's ranking?
Sitka High School is ranked #163 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sitka High School?
The graduation rate of Sitka High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sitka High School?
335 students attend Sitka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sitka High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sitka High School?
Sitka High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sitka High School offer ?
Sitka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sitka High School part of?
Sitka High School is part of Sitka School District.
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