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Sitka City and Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

7 public K-12 schools, roughly 1,502 students, one county, 8,368 residents. That is Sitka City and Borough, Alaska on the numbers. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Sitka City and Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,502
-191 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,502
NCES CCD
Median income
$101,727
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.4%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
2
412 students
Middle
1
241 students
High
3
767 students
Combined / other
1
82 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sitka School District
1,080 students · 2 districts in Sitka City and Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sitka City and Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
59%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
9%
Two or more
22%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
6%
Two or more
11%
Native American
40%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
34.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.2% under 18

Test scores in Sitka City and Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

See all 4 schools in Sitka City and Borough ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mt. Edgecumbe High SchoolSitkaHigh09-12422·
Sitka High SchoolSitkaHigh09-12305·
Keet Gooshi Heen ElementarySitkaElementary02-05275·
Blatchley Middle SchoolSitkaMiddle06-08241·
XOOTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSitkaElementaryPK-01137·
Sitka REACHSitkaCombinedKG-1282·
Pacific High SchoolSitkaHigh09-1240·

Cities in Sitka City and Borough

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About Sitka City and Borough

Sitka City and Borough is a sparse county of about 8,368 residents in Alaska. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,502 students across 7 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $101,727, about 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% above the Alaska median.

For a sense of the school types, Sitka City and Borough is built around 2 elementary schools (412 students), 1 middle school (241), 3 high schools (767), and 1 combined or other schools.

Sitka School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,080 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,502 students, declined 11% from the 1,693 reported in SY 2017-18.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,502 students.
How many high schools are in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 767 students.
How many middle schools are in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 241 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 412 students.
What is the largest school district in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka School District is the largest school district in Sitka City and Borough, serving approximately 1,080 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough has roughly 8,368 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sitka City and Borough?
Median household income in Sitka City and Borough is $101,727, above the Alaska average of $82,260. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sitka City and Borough?
Approximately 34.3% of adults 25 and older in Sitka City and Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sitka City and Borough qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.4% of students in Sitka City and Borough public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sitka City and Borough schools?
Across Sitka City and Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data