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Annette Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 301 students in Annette Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Annette Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
301 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Annette Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)66%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.71
% American Indian
96%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
1%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,578 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,169 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,842 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$2,919 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,578
$22,346
Spending / Student
$48,169
$22,953
Best Annette Island School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District manages 3 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District is ranked #42 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Annette Island School District?
96% of Annette Island School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Annette Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,169 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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