Petersburg High School is the public high school for the Southeast Alaskan community of Petersburg and the Petersburg City School District. The current principal is Rick Dormer.
Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Petersburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Petersburg High School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings
School Rankings
Petersburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg High School's ranking?
Petersburg High School is ranked #118 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Petersburg High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
131 students attend Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Petersburg High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Petersburg High School offer ?
Petersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Petersburg High School part of?
Petersburg High School is part of Petersburg Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/16/2014
My name is OLGA and my son just moved to PETERSBURG from HAWAII this summer . He says that the school is just fine but myself I've tried to contact the school and nobody answear the phone ,,,,,, I live in Europe , PORTUGAL so as you can the time difference is huge. What can I do th talk to his teacher ?
Sorry about my english.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
OLGA ,,,,,
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