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Sitka School District

Alaska · Public School District
6
Schools
1,120
Students
$25,423
Per-Pupil Spend
+77% nat'l
34.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sitka School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 1,120 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,423 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baranof ElementaryPK–01167
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary02–05274
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Blatchley Middle School06–08265
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pacific High School09–1247
Sitka High School09–12329
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sitka REACHKG–1238
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,423+77% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
34%
State
52.3%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal
13.5%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,120
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,423 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sitka School District?
Sitka School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,120 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sitka School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sitka School District spend per student?
Sitka School District spends $25,423 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sitka School District?
34% of students in Sitka School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sitka School District?
No, Sitka School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sitka School District serve?
Sitka School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sitka School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sitka School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.