Wrangell Public School District

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.
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Total Schools
264
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wrangell Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White119
Hispanic6
Asian4
Two or More9
American Indian126
  • American Indian
    126 (47.7%)
  • White
    119 (45.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wrangell Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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