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Sitka High School

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Sitka High School ranks 8 th of 60 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 60 Alaska High Schools

Better than 87% of Alaska high schools

Summary

Sitka High School is a public high school in Sitka, Alaska, serving 335 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sitka School District, which is ranked 2 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sitka High School has consistently performed among the top high schools in Alaska over the past several years.

Sitka High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state and district averages in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 53.09% of Sitka High School students were proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to 37.87% for the state. Similarly, in STAR/English Language Arts, 56.14% of Sitka High School students were proficient, compared to 32.69% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the performance of diverse student subgroups, including Asian, Native American, and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Mt. Edgecumbe High School, which is part of a different district, Sitka High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a lower proportion of students from low-income families. While Sitka High School's overall performance is strong, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics, particularly for 9th grade students, are an area for potential improvement. Nevertheless, Sitka High School's consistent high performance and equitable support for diverse student groups make it a standout school in the Sitka School District.

305

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

25.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835

(907) 747-3263

District: Sitka School District

Feeder schools for Sitka High School:

Elementary:	Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
	Xoots Elementary School
Middle:	Blatchley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

American Indian:

24.9%

Asian:

9.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2014 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (48% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Alaska high schools

✓94% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg52%

Alaska avg33%

8^th of 60

Alaska public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 24Sitka School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	83.2	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	24 of 63	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	85.8	6 of 62	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	71.6	16 of 62	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	40.5	34 of 61	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.3	19 of 77	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	19 of 74	74.3%	★★★★☆
2017	57.8	30 of 83	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	38 of 135	71.9%	★★★★☆
2014	73.7	33 of 139	76.3%	★★★★☆
2013	74.8	30 of 148	79.7%	★★★★☆
2012	70.6	39 of 136	71.3%	★★★★☆
2011	74.9	31 of 142	78.2%	★★★★☆
2010	74.7	27 of 140	80.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.6	24 of 151	84.1%	★★★★☆
2008	86.0	7 of 151	95.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.0	9 of 139	93.5%	★★★★★
2006	85.5	13 of 135	90.4%	★★★★★
2005	86.5	13 of 116	88.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	1 of 13	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	2 of 15	86.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.5	3 of 15	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	5 of 12	58.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	4 of 15	73.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	11 of 45	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.3	19 of 45	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	91.0	4 of 54	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	74.7	10 of 43	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	30.0	27 of 37	27.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	83.5	6 of 54	88.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	5 of 39	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	53.2	16 of 41	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.1	3 of 42	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	61.7	8 of 34	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	22.6	30 of 37	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.1	38 of 55	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	4 of 45	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	67.0	16 of 48	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.8	9 of 47	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	10 of 46	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	47.4	24 of 42	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.1	31 of 58	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2023	58.5	8 of 23	65.2%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	85.4	2 of 14	85.7%	★★★★★
2024	63.5	5 of 18	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	92.7	1 of 20	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	2 of 16	87.5%	★★★★★
2021	32.6	12 of 16	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.8	11 of 31	64.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	4 of 43	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	61.6	14 of 46	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.1	3 of 47	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	77.4	11 of 47	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	41.8	24 of 43	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.8	7 of 56	87.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2025)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)91st percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile~ school

Native American (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)76th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)65th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+23 vs state

Science53%+15 vs state

Mathematics33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)		STAR Mathematics (2025)		ASA Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sitka High School	Public	9-12	1000 Lake St	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Sitka School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 747-3263	305	21	14.6	25.9%	159 (52.1%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.9%)	29 (9.5%)	76 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	83.2	8^th of 60 public high schools	86.7%		62.6	24^th of 63 public high schools	61.9%	16	56.1	56.1	32.8	32.8	53.1	53.1
Pacific High School	Public	9-12	509 Lincoln	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Sitka School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 747-0525	40	6	7.2	60.0%	15 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (52.5%)	1 (2.5%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Mt. Edgecumbe High School	Public	9-12	1330 Seward Ave	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Mount Edgecumbe	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 966-3200	422	25	16.9	76.8%	24 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.7%)	374 (88.6%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	25.3	48^th of 60 public high schools	20.0%		22.6	54^th of 63 public high schools	14.3%	6	34.1	34.1	16.5	16.5	22.1	22.1	$28,907	$715	$28,191

Frequently Asked Questions about Sitka High School

Is Sitka High School a good school?

Sitka High School ranks 8^th of 60 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sitka High School in?

Sitka School District

What schools feed into Sitka High School?

Sitka High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Elementary : Xoots Elementary School
Middle : Blatchley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sitka High School?

Students at Sitka High School are 52% White, 25% American Indian, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Sitka High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Sitka High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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