- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Petersburg, AK
Petersburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020066000570
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petersburg High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 144
- students enrolled
Petersburg High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, AK.
School address
District: Petersburg Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020066000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Petersburg High School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020066000570 · Petersburg, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rae C. Stedman Elementary (206 students)
Petersburg High School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Petersburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rae C. Stedman
Rae C. Stedman Elementary
206 students
- This school
Petersburg High School
144 students
- Mitkof Middle
Mitkof Middle School
114 students
What this shows Petersburg High School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petersburg High School compares
Petersburg High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 39% in Alaska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.4%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Petersburg High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Petersburg Borough School District reports $25,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petersburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rae C. Stedman Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitkof Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petersburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petersburg High School
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Petersburg, AK. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Petersburg High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Petersburg, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Petersburg High School rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Petersburg Borough School District?
Besides Petersburg High School, Petersburg Borough School District also operates Rae C. Stedman Elementary (206 students) and Mitkof Middle School (114 students). See the Petersburg Borough School District district page for the complete list.