Average
#222 of 412 schools in AK
Wrangell High School
High School · Wrangell Public School District · Wrangell, AK
A high school in Wrangell, AK where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 651, Wrangell, AK 99929
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Wrangell High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wrangell 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low97/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wrangell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,659
Median home value
$290,100
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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.
Wrangell Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,697NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wrangell High School is listed in Wrangell Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wrangell High School
Wrangell High School is a public high school in Wrangell, AK, part of Wrangell Public School District, serving approximately 68 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wrangell High School
What grades does Wrangell High School serve?
Wrangell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wrangell High School?
Wrangell High School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrangell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrangell 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 Wrangell High School rank in AK?
Wrangell High School ranks #222 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Wrangell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wrangell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Wrangell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wrangell High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wrangell High School a charter school?
No, Wrangell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wrangell High School a Title I school?
No, Wrangell High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wrangell City and Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.8%
- Phone
- (907) 874-3395
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99929)
- 2,105
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
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 99929; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.