Blatchley Middle School

Sitka School District
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
265 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Blatchley Middle School, located in Sitka, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Halibut Point Road, the school is part of the Sitka School District and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The middle school years are treated as a critical transitional period, where the curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic core, Blatchley Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded student experience. The school frequently engages with the unique cultural and natural landscape of Sitka, providing students with opportunities that reflect their local environment. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning, supportive faculty, and active extracurricular engagement, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for all its students as they navigate the complexities of early adolescence.
265
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (47.9 %)
  • American Indian
    78 (29.4 %)
  • Asian
    22 (8.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sitka School District
Phone: (907)747-8672
Website: http://www.sitkaschools.org/Page/3339
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 93
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio