Sitka Reach in Sitka, AK, serves 78 K–12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 78:1, significantly higher than typical ratios for rural schools.
Math proficiency is reported at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 32% but lower than the district average of 54%.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, higher than the state average of 29% but lower than the district average of 40%, with the school ranking in the top 10% statewide for reading/language arts proficiency.
The school's overall Alaska ranking improved notably from #70 in 2019 to #23 in 2022.
Minority enrollment accounts for 41% of students, reflecting a diverse student body within this rural Alaska public school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sitka REACH's attendance zone covers the entire district, serving a vast area of approximately 4,811 square miles around Sitka, AK, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of about 55.7 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located 69 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sitka Reach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sitka Reach's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sitka Reach is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
23%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
24%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.4%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
How many students attend Sitka Reach?
82 students attend Sitka Reach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sitka Reach students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sitka Reach offer ?
Sitka Reach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sitka Reach part of?
Sitka Reach is part of Sitka School District.
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