Enrollment
305
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sitka, AK
Sitka High School
Federal NCES profile for Sitka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020024000143
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sitka High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sitka · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sitka High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sitka High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sitka, AK.
School address
District: Sitka School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020024000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sitka High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sitka High School
Sitka High School is a mid-sized high school in Sitka, Alaska, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Alaska average.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sitka School District spends $24,011 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sitka's high schools, it stands alongside Mt. Edgecumbe High School (422 students): Sitka High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 16.9:1).
Sitka School District also operates Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students) and Blatchley Middle School (241 students) alongside Sitka High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sitka High School compares
Sitka High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Alaska - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.9%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Sitka High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sitka School District, which includes Sitka High School.
$24,011
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 13.5%
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.
How Sitka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blatchley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baranof Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sitka Reach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pacific High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sitka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Sitka
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sitka High School
How many students attend Sitka High School?
Sitka High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sitka, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sitka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sitka High School is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sitka High School?
22.2% of students at Sitka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sitka High School?
The largest demographic group at Sitka High School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Sitka, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sitka High School?
Sitka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sitka High School rank among high schools in Sitka?
By Resource Investment Index, Sitka High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sitka, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sitka on the city page.
Is Sitka High School a good school?
Sitka High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sitka School District?
Besides Sitka High School, Sitka School District also operates Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students), Blatchley Middle School (241 students), and Baranof Elementary (137 students). See the Sitka School District district page for the complete list.
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