- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wrangell, AK
Wrangell High School
Federal NCES profile for Wrangell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020081000576
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wrangell High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wrangell · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71
- students enrolled
Wrangell High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wrangell High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wrangell, AK.
School address
District: Wrangell Public School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020081000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wrangell High School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020081000576 · Wrangell, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (134 students)
Wrangell High School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Wrangell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
134 students
- This school
Wrangell High School
71 students
- Stikine Middle
Stikine Middle School
59 students
What this shows Wrangell High School reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wrangell High School compares
Wrangell 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Alaska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.6%
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
$22,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 54.9%
White 39.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Wrangell High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wrangell Public School District reports $22,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wrangell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stikine Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wrangell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wrangell High School
How many students attend Wrangell High School?
Wrangell High School has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wrangell, AK. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrangell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrangell High School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrangell High School?
The largest demographic group at Wrangell High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.9% of enrollment, in Wrangell, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wrangell High School?
Wrangell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Wrangell High School rank among public schools in Wrangell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wrangell High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wrangell, 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 Wrangell Public School District?
Besides Wrangell High School, Wrangell Public School District also operates Evergreen Elementary (134 students) and Stikine Middle School (59 students). See the Wrangell Public School District district page for the complete list.