For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 238 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Petersburg High School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Petersburg Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Petersburg High School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
2 public high schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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