Mitkof Middle School

Petersburg Borough School District
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
106 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mitkof Middle School is the sole middle school serving the community of Petersburg, Alaska, and is a vital component of the Petersburg School District. Located on the northern end of Mitkof Island, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment between elementary and high school. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit community where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to foster student growth in a remote, island setting.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing the unique educational needs of the region. Beyond the standard classroom core subjects, Mitkof Middle School typically integrates local culture and the unique geography of Southeast Alaska into its programming. As part of the Petersburg School District, it benefits from the resources of a dedicated district office while maintaining a focus on individual student success, extracurricular engagement, and character development within the supportive environment of the Petersburg community.
106
Total Students
8.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    78 (73.6 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (13.2 %)
  • Asian
    6 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Petersburg Borough School District
Phone: (877)526-7656
Website: http://www.pcsd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 33
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 30
Gender Ratio