Enrollment
144
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 020066000570
Petersburg High School — Petersburg, AK
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 55
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Petersburg Borough School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petersburg High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Petersburg High School reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 288 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Petersburg Borough School District spends $25,875 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.8% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Petersburg High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 24% in Alaska — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$25,875
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 288 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 45% in Alaska — larger than 55% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020066000570
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Petersburg Borough School District, which includes Petersburg High School.
$25,875
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 62.3%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School is 11.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Petersburg, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.