Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sitka Reach ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sitka Reach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sitka Reach's student population of 78 students has grown by 290% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Sitka Reach ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sitka Reach is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sitka Reach's ranking?
Sitka Reach is ranked #23 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sitka Reach?
78 students attend Sitka Reach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sitka Reach students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sitka Reach offer ?
Sitka Reach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sitka Reach part of?
Sitka Reach is part of Sitka School District.
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