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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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in Wrangell Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Wrangell Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
502 Schools
# Students
260 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wrangell Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
128 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
49%
22%
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
115 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
44%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
21
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,612 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,900 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,612
$20,243
Spending / Student
$22,900
$21,325
Best Wrangell Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wrangell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Reid St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3395
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3395
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Stikine Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Church St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3393
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-3393
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District is ranked #13 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wrangell Public School District?
49% of Wrangell Public School District students are American Indian, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Wrangell Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,900 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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