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#161 of 412 schools in AK

Top 39% in state

Metlakatla High School

High School · Annette Island School District · Metlakatla, AK

An Annette Island School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 7, Metlakatla, AK 99926

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$38,994
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Students at Metlakatla High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Metlakatla High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,464

Median home value

$160,500

Median rent

$742/mo

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Annette Island School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$38,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Metlakatla High School is listed in Annette Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Metlakatla High School

Metlakatla High School is a public high school in Metlakatla, AK, part of Annette Island School District, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metlakatla High School

What grades does Metlakatla High School serve?

Metlakatla High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Metlakatla High School?

Metlakatla High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metlakatla High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Metlakatla High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Metlakatla High School rank in AK?

Metlakatla High School ranks #161 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Metlakatla High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Metlakatla High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Metlakatla High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Metlakatla High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Metlakatla High School a charter school?

No, Metlakatla High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Metlakatla High School a Title I school?

No, Metlakatla High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metlakatla High School?

71.6% of students at Metlakatla High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99926)
1,385
Area average commute
5 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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