- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metlakatla, AK
Metlakatla High School
Federal NCES profile for Metlakatla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020052500648
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metlakatla High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alaska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Metlakatla · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Metlakatla High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metlakatla High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, AK.
School address
District: Annette Island School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020052500648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Metlakatla High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 020052500648 · Metlakatla, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 9.8:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Johnson Elementary (130 students)
Metlakatla High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Metlakatla High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Johnso
Richard Johnson Elementary
130 students
- This school
Metlakatla High School
98 students
- Charles R. Lea
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
73 students
What this shows Metlakatla High School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metlakatla High School compares
Metlakatla High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 20% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 20% in Alaska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$38,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.0%
White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Metlakatla High School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Annette Island School District reports $38,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metlakatla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Johnson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metlakatla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metlakatla High School
How many students attend Metlakatla High School?
Metlakatla High School has 98 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metlakatla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metlakatla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metlakatla High School is 9.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metlakatla High School?
74.0% of students at Metlakatla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metlakatla High School?
The largest demographic group at Metlakatla High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.8% of enrollment, in Metlakatla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metlakatla High School?
Metlakatla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metlakatla High School rank among public schools in Metlakatla?
By Resource Investment Index, Metlakatla High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Metlakatla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Annette Island School District?
Besides Metlakatla High School, Annette Island School District also operates Richard Johnson Elementary (130 students) and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School (73 students). See the Annette Island School District district page for the complete list.