School Overview
Wrangell High School, located on Reid Street in Wrangell, Alaska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wrangell Public Schools district. Situated in a unique island community in Southeast Alaska, the school plays a central role in the local culture, providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce. Because of its location in a remote, maritime environment, the school emphasizes a close-knit academic community where staff and students often maintain strong, personalized relationships within the small-town setting.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, reflecting the values of its surrounding community. Through its district website, the school coordinates a variety of programs that utilize Alaska's natural surroundings as a learning laboratory. As a hub for the town of Wrangell, the high school not only focuses on core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities but also offers opportunities for student development through sports, community service, and local activities, ensuring students remain connected to their Alaskan heritage while gaining the skills necessary for the modern world.
71
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wrangell High School
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic2
Two or More4
American Indian32
  • White
    33 (46.5 %)
  • American Indian
    32 (45.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wrangell Public School District
Phone: (907)874-3395
Website: http://www.wpsd.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wrangell High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 921
Grade 1015
Grade 1113
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wrangell High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2839.4%
Male4360.6%