Metlakatla High School
Metlakatla High School serves 89 students in grades 9-12.
Metlakatla High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Metlakatla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Metlakatla High School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Metlakatla High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Metlakatla High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
92%
23%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
79%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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