Blatchley Middle School

Blatchley Middle School is a small middle-grades school in Sitka, Alaska, one of the schools within Sitka School District. The school instructs 241 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 399 students per school, that is 40% below typical.

Across the 6 schools in Sitka School District (1,080 students total), Blatchley Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Blatchley Middle School lists that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest is composed of 20% Native American, 14% multiracial, 8% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Blatchley Middle School lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting Blatchley Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 31% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Sitka City and Borough (around 44%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Sitka City and Borough) records that the typical household earns roughly $101,727 per year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Sitka City and Borough runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,502 students), of which Blatchley Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Sitka High School, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Blatchley Middle School has shrank 12%, going from 273 students in 2018 to 241 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.