Metlakatla High School

Annette Island School District
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
98 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Metlakatla High School, located on Annette Island in Southeast Alaska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Metlakatla Indian Community, the only federal Indian reserve in the state. As part of the Annette Island School District, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the Tsimshian people. Its mission focuses on fostering academic excellence while honoring and preserving the unique heritage, traditions, and values of the community.

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational opportunities. Beyond traditional academics, the institution places a strong emphasis on community engagement, utilizing its remote location to foster close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and local stakeholders. By blending modern educational standards with Indigenous perspectives, Metlakatla High School strives to empower its students to become confident, capable leaders within their community and the broader world.
98
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    90 (91.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.1%)
  • Black
    2 (2.0%)
  • White
    1 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Annette Island School District
Phone: (907)886-6000
Website: http://aisdk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio