Public schools in Sitka, AK
7 open public schools with an address in Sitka, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,502
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sitka public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sitka, AK: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,502 students, an average of 215 per school. The largest campus is Mt. Edgecumbe High School (422 students), and the largest elementary school is Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary (275).
Sitka School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sitka
Elementary schools in Sitka
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Sitka School District | 02–05 | 275 | 13.8:1 | |
| Xoots Elementary School Sitka School District | PK–01 | 137 | 9:1 |
Middle schools in Sitka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blatchley Middle School Sitka School District | 06–08 | 241 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Sitka
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Edgecumbe High School Mount Edgecumbe | 09–12 | 422 | 16.9:1 | |
| Pacific High School Sitka School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 40 | 7.3:1 | |
| Sitka High School Sitka School District | 09–12 | 305 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sitka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka REACH Sitka School District | KG–12 | 82 | 164:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native40.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial10.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sitka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,502 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sitka
How many public schools are in Sitka, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sitka: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,502 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sitka?
Schools with an address in Sitka belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sitka School District (6 schools), Mount Edgecumbe (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sitka?
Mt. Edgecumbe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sitka, with 422 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sitka?
No school with an address in Sitka is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alaska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sitka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sitka public schools is 13.8:1, lower than the Alaska school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sitka guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alaska cities