Petersburg Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 438 students in Petersburg Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Petersburg Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Petersburg Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
101 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
22%
# Asian Students
21 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
266 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
61%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
34
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,674 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,662 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District is ranked #5 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Borough School District?
61% of Petersburg Borough School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Petersburg Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,662 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 20% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
