- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020024000143
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sitka High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020024000143 · Sitka, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 12.2:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275 students)
Sitka High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Sitka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sitka High School
305 students
- Keet Gooshi He
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
275 students
- Blatchley Midd
Blatchley Middle School
241 students
- Baranof Elemen
Baranof Elementary
137 students
- Sitka Reach 82
Sitka Reach
82 students
- Pacific High S 40
Pacific High School
40 students
What this shows Sitka High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sitka High School compares
Sitka High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,911
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
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.
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
District finance for Sitka School District reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
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.