Best Public Schools in Wrangell, AK


Summary:

The city of Wrangell, Alaska is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Evergreen Elementary, Wrangell High School, and Stikine Middle School. These schools operate under the Wrangell Public School District and serve a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation.

Evergreen Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Alaska. It boasts high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the lower grades, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Wrangell High School has shown steady improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and performing well in Science proficiency as well as ELA and Mathematics for 9th grade students.

The schools in Wrangell serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation ranging from 44.62% to 58.73% across the three schools. This diversity is an important consideration for the district in ensuring culturally responsive teaching and supporting the unique needs of the Native American community. Additionally, the stark difference in free/reduced lunch rates between Evergreen Elementary and the other two schools suggests potential socioeconomic differences that may impact academic performance and the support needed for students from lower-income families.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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