Pacific High School

www.sitkaschools.org/Page/3341

47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacific High School, located at 509 Lincoln in Sitka, Alaska, operates as the district’s alternative secondary education program. Unlike the traditional comprehensive high school model, Pacific High is designed to offer a personalized and flexible learning environment tailored to students who may benefit from non-traditional instructional methods. Its small-school setting allows for stronger teacher-student relationships, helping to foster a supportive community for those who thrive outside of a conventional classroom structure.

The school is deeply integrated into the Sitka School District, maintaining a focus on academic credit recovery, individualized pacing, and student engagement. By providing a smaller, more intimate setting, Pacific High School helps ensure that students who might otherwise struggle in a larger school environment are able to progress toward graduation. The program emphasizes self-reliance and community involvement, reflecting the unique educational needs of the Sitka student population.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	2

American Indian
24 (51.1 %)
White
15 (31.9 %)
Two or More
3 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (4.3 %)
Asian
1 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sitka School District
Phone:	(907)747-0525
Website:	http://www.sitkaschools.org/Page/3341
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 9