Wrangell Public School District
264 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 350 Bennett Street in Wrangell, Alaska, the Wrangell Public School District serves as a vital educational hub within a remote, rural community. Operating as an independent, non-charter public school system, the district maintains three active campuses that deliver a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. According to federal statistics for the 2024–2025 school year, the district remains fully operational, offering a complete array of primary and secondary programs designed to foster academic development and community connection in Southeast Alaska.
The district serves a student body of 264 learners, featuring a rich demographic landscape that includes a strong American Indian and Alaska Native presence alongside a sizable White student population. To support its student body, the district maintains a robust staff of 86 full-time equivalent positions, including 40 certified teachers, over seven instructional aides, and nearly 39 support personnel. This substantial staffing context results in a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under seven to one, providing researchers, parents, and students with evidence of an exceptionally supportive, individualized learning environment built on close mentorship and dedicated instruction.
The district serves a student body of 264 learners, featuring a rich demographic landscape that includes a strong American Indian and Alaska Native presence alongside a sizable White student population. To support its student body, the district maintains a robust staff of 86 full-time equivalent positions, including 40 certified teachers, over seven instructional aides, and nearly 39 support personnel. This substantial staffing context results in a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under seven to one, providing researchers, parents, and students with evidence of an exceptionally supportive, individualized learning environment built on close mentorship and dedicated instruction.
3
Total Schools
264
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 119 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 126 |
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American Indian126 (47.7%)
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White119 (45.1%)
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Two or More9 (3.4%)
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Hispanic6 (2.3%)
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Asian4 (1.5%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 264* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 40.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.6 |
Schools in Wrangell Public School District
Found 3 Schools
134 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
59 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
71 Students
High School 9th - 12th