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Metlakatla High School

Summary:

Metlakatla High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Metlakatla, Alaska, with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Annette Island School District, which is ranked 21 out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metlakatla High School has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (93%) compared to the nearby Ketchikan High School (27.91%) and Revilla Junior/Senior High School (50%). However, the school has consistently lower proficiency rates in standardized tests compared to the state and nearby school districts, with only 22.58% proficiency in STAR/English Language Arts and 9.68% in STAR/Mathematics in the 2022-2023 school year, well below the state averages. Metlakatla High School has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Native American students ranking 13 out of 20 Alaska high schools, but female and male students ranking 42 out of 54 and 34 out of 42, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, 74% of Metlakatla High School students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These challenges suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions to support its predominantly Native American and low-income student population in order to improve academic outcomes and overall school performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 89 8th Ave
       Metlakatla, AK  99926

(907) 886-6000

District: Annette Island School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,892 Help


Feeder schools for Metlakatla High School:

Elementary:    Richard Johnson Elementary
Middle:    Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
95.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Metlakatla High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (95.1%), two or more races (2.9%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metlakatla High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metlakatla High School is $37,892.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Metlakatla High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Annette Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Annette Island School District 21st of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metlakatla High School

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Rank History for all students at Metlakatla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.67 64th 116 44.8%
2006 65.63 50th 135 63.0%
2007 68.15 48th 139 65.5%
2008 58.99 59th 151 60.9%
2009 39.70 83rd 151 45.0%
2010 59.98 50th 140 64.3%
2011 50.58 64th 142 54.9%
2012 60.42 56th 136 58.8%
2013 72.72 34th 148 77.0%
2014 58.13 56th 139 59.7%
2015 34.89 80th 135 40.7%
2017 11.96 76th 83 8.4%
2018 9.42 73rd 74 1.4%
2019 20.63 65th 77 15.6%
2021 29.47 45th 61 26.2%
2022 21.93 52nd 62 16.1%
2023 13.82 53rd 62 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metlakatla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.87 30th 55 45.5%
2021 54.63 13th 37 64.9%
2023 47.40 21st 42 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Metlakatla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.27 36th 43 16.3%
2023 21.95 42nd 54 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Metlakatla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.36 34th 42 19.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Metlakatla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.91 17th 31 45.2%
2021 74.21 2nd 16 87.5%
2023 26.48 13th 20 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Metlakatla High School Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Metlakatla High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 13 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 90
1991 11 0 1 0 72 n/a n/a 0 84
1992 9 0 1 1 79 n/a n/a 0 90
1993 9 0 0 0 101 n/a n/a 0 110
1994 5 0 0 0 103 n/a n/a 0 108
1995 10 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 140
1996 10 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 140
1997 5 0 0 0 128 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 2 0 0 0 121 n/a n/a 0 123
1999 1 0 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 2 0 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 1 0 0 0 104 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 1 1 0 0 95 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 1 1 0 0 95 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 0 0 0 0 93 n/a n/a 0 93
2005 5 0 0 0 92 n/a n/a 0 97
2006 1 0 0 0 71 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 2 0 0 0 98 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 6 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 3 0 0 0 84 0 0 0 87
2010 2 0 0 0 76 1 0 0 79
2011 2 0 0 0 78 1 0 0 81
2012 0 0 0 0 82 1 0 0 83
2013 1 0 0 0 80 2 0 0 83
2014 0 0 0 0 73 0 0 0 73
2015 1 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 86
2016 2 0 1 0 87 0 0 0 90
2017 3 0 1 0 86 0 0 0 90
2018 6 0 1 0 82 0 0 0 89
2019 2 0 0 0 68 0 0 0 70
2020 3 0 0 0 64 0 1 0 68
2021 1 0 0 0 72 0 4 0 77
2022 1 0 0 0 80 0 6 0 87
2023 1 0 0 0 93 0 6 0 100
2024 1 1 0 0 97 0 3 0 102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metlakatla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 90 16.0 5.6 30
1991 84 18.1 4.6 76.2
1992 90 18.1 4.9 80
1993 110 18.1 6.1 65.5
1994 108 18.1 6.0 66.7
1995 140 15.5 9.0 43.6
1996 140 15.5 9.0 43.6
1997 133 8.5 15.6 51.1
1998 123 10.0 12.3 48
1999 117 11.0 10.6 94.9
2000 118 12.2 9.7 71.2
2001 105 9.3 11.3 61.9
2002 97 11.3 8.6 74.2
2003 97 11.3 8.6 74.2
2004 93 12.3 7.6 77.4
2005 97 13.0 7.5 74.2
2006 72 13.5 5.3 95.8
2007 100 14.0 7.1 63
2008 97 11.7 8.3 62.9
2009 87 13.4 6.5 73.6
2010 79 12.3 6.4 81
2011 81 10.3 7.8 79
2012 83 10.6 7.8 77.1
2013 83 8.5 9.7 72.3
2014 73 10.1 7.2 n/a
2015 86 9.0 9.5 66.3
2016 90 9.0 10.0 66.7
2017 90 8.4 10.7 67.8
2018 89 4.9 18.1 92.1
2019 70 9.0 7.7 34.3
2020 68 8.2 8.2 66.2
2021 77 7.6 10.0 n/a
2022 87 9.6 9.0 n/a
2023 100 10.0 9.9 74
2024 102 9.7 10.4 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Metlakatla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 90 16.0 5.6 30
1991 84 18.1 4.6 76.2
1992 90 18.1 4.9 80
1993 110 18.1 6.1 65.5
1994 108 18.1 6.0 66.7
1995 140 15.5 9.0 43.6
1996 140 15.5 9.0 43.6
1997 133 8.5 15.6 51.1
1998 123 10.0 12.3 48
1999 117 11.0 10.6 94.9
2000 118 12.2 9.7 71.2
2001 105 9.3 11.3 61.9
2002 97 11.3 8.6 74.2
2003 97 11.3 8.6 74.2
2004 93 12.3 7.6 77.4
2005 97 13.0 7.5 74.2
2006 72 13.5 5.3 95.8
2007 100 14.0 7.1 63
2008 97 11.7 8.3 62.9
2009 87 13.4 6.5 73.6
2010 79 12.3 6.4 81
2011 81 10.3 7.8 79
2012 83 10.6 7.8 77.1
2013 83 8.5 9.7 72.3
2014 73 10.1 7.2 n/a
2015 86 9.0 9.5 66.3
2016 90 9.0 10.0 66.7
2017 90 8.4 10.7 67.8
2018 89 4.9 18.1 92.1
2019 70 9.0 7.7 34.3
2020 68 8.2 8.2 66.2
2021 77 7.6 10.0 n/a
2022 87 9.6 9.0 n/a
2023 100 10.0 9.9 74
2024 102 9.7 10.4 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Metlakatla High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,204 (11.1%) $33,687 (88.9%) $37,892

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metlakatla High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 77 High schoolsRanks 53rd of 62 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Metlakatla High School)42.928
 14.9%
   10th Grade Science (Annette Island School District)42.928
 14.9%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (Metlakatla High School)42.928
 14.9%
   All Grades Science (Annette Island School District)19.318.6
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students70100
 42.9%
African American00
American Indian6893
 36.8%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%74%
 39.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metlakatla High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Metlakatla High School.

Metlakatla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Richard Johnson Elementary
Middle : Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Students at Metlakatla High School are 95% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.


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