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Pacific High School

509 Lincoln, Sitka, AK 99835 · (907) 747-0525 · Sitka City and Borough
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL40 STUDENTS
Enrollment
40
High
DISTRICT 173 · STATE 373
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
24 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
12
Student demographics
White
1538%
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 47%
Two+
38%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 14%
Native American
2153%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
13%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1743%
Female
2358%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
40
+10 (+33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
was 6.9:1
% White
38%
was 30%
% Hispanic
0%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Pacific High School

Located at 509 Lincoln, in Sitka, Alaska, Pacific High School is a very small 9-12 campus that teaches 40 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by Sitka School District. Enrollment runs roughly 89% smaller than the state mean of about 373.

Within Sitka School District, which oversees 6 schools and 1,080 students, Pacific High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Pacific High School records that the most-represented group is Native American (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder reads as 38% White, 8% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander.

On the resource side, Pacific High School reports 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 7.3:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 60% of students at Pacific High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Sitka City and Borough (around 44%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Sitka City and Borough put median household earnings sit near $101,727, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, Sitka City and Borough runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,502 students), of which Pacific High School is one.

XOOTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

Pacific High School operates from a small-town location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Pacific High School has rose 33%, going from 30 students in 2018 to 40 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment fell from 13% to 0% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Pacific High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Sitka City and Borough at a glance

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Population
8,368
Census ACS
Median income
$101,727
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,502 students

Quick facts

School name
Pacific High School
District
Sitka School District
Address
509 Lincoln, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone
(907) 747-0525
County
Sitka City and Borough
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
40
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
24 (60%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
020024000035
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pacific High School
How large is Pacific High School?
Pacific High School enrolls approximately 40 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Pacific High School serve?
Pacific High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pacific High School is approximately 7.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Pacific High School?
At Pacific High School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Pacific High School?
Pacific High School is overseen by Sitka School District in Sitka City and Borough.
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