Top Rankings
Wrangell Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 264 students in Wrangell Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Wrangell Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
264 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wrangell Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)63.6%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
% American Indian
48%
22%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,568 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,784 is less than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,842 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,919 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,568
$22,346
Spending / Student
$22,784
$22,953
Best Wrangell Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Wrangell High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Reid St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3395
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3395
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Stikine Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Church St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3393
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3393
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 264 students.
What is the rank of Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District is ranked #5 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wrangell Public School District?
48% of Wrangell Public School District students are American Indian, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Wrangell Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,784 is less than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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