Petersburg High School

About Petersburg High School

Petersburg High School is a public high school located in Petersburg, Virginia. It is part of the Petersburg City Public Schools system, and serves students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1892, Petersburg High School is one of the oldest high schools in the state of Virginia.
At Petersburg High School, students are offered a wide variety of educational opportunities. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, including core classes in English, math, science, and social studies, as well as electives in art, music, theater, and foreign language. The school also offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.
In addition to academics, Petersburg High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports teams. The school has a marching band, a drama club, and several clubs devoted to various interests. The sports teams compete in the Virginia High School League, and the school has won several championships in various sports.
Petersburg High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy, and all staff members are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. With its excellent academic programs and extracurricular activities, Petersburg High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	109 Charles W St Petersburg, AK 99833
Phone:	(877) 526-7656
Site:	eed.alaska.gov/DOE_Rolodex/SchoolCalendar/Home/SchoolDetails/390020#
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	119 students

Overview Petersburg High School

Petersburg High School serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
Petersburg High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Petersburg High School

Petersburg High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Petersburg High School is 0.55, 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.