Annette Island School District

89a 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926-0007
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 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 12% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
318 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Annette Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#39 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Annette Island   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Annette Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Annette Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Annette Island   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.71
# American Indian Students
309 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
22%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
3 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
24
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
17
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,701 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,104 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Annette Island   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Annette Island   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$41,701
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Annette Island   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$40,104
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Annette Island   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Annette Island School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District manages 3 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District is ranked #43 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
97% of Annette Island School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1.
What is Annette Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,104 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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