Education
A campus of the University of Alaska is located in Sitka and has been noted in Business Week and Forbes for its expertise at distance-delivered education.
In addition, Sitka has three high schools, middle and elementary schools and a number of private schools. The Sitka School District encompasses grades kindergarten through 12th grade. It includes two elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools. An elected five-member School Board governs the school district. The Board does not have taxing authority but derives its operating funds from the State of Alaska and the City of Sitka. A superintendent of schools manages the school district.
Sitka School District Enrollment 2009-2010 school year:
Pre-School thru First Grade = 254
2nd thru 5th Grade = 418
6th thru 8th Grade = 280
9th thru 12 Grade (traditional) = 369
9th thru 12 Grade (alternative) = 38
Total 1,359
In addition, the State of Alaska operates Mt. Edgecumbe High School, a boarding school for students from many villages throughout Alaska. The school has an enrollment of 406 students for the 2009/2010 school yea.
Sitka is also the location of the Alaska Public Safety Training Academy, which offers specialized classes and practical training for a variety of law enforcement careers.
Sitka Sound Science Center is another educational organization in Sitka. SSSC is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of the Gulf of Alaska through education and research. The science center has a small aquarium and touch tanks for visitors and provides a variety of educational opportunities for local schools. In 2010, the Science Center is hosting its first annual science camp for middle school students. A salmon hatchery training program is being developed.
Higher Education
Sitka hosts the University of Alaska Southeast - Sitka Campus (UAS Sitka) which has a total enrollment of 1,096 students, both full-time and part-time, for Spring 2010.
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