CHARLES R. LEASK SR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Annette Island School District school district, located in Metlakatla, AK with about 60 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is located in Metlakatla, Alaska, a community situated on Annette Island. As part of the Annette Island School District, the school serves as a vital educational hub for the local Tsimshian community. The institution is deeply rooted in the unique cultural context of Alaska’s only federal Indian reservation, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the traditions and values of the Metlakatla people.

The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual and personal growth for students during their middle school years. Through the Annette Island School District’s broader mission, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School emphasizes community engagement, student achievement, and the development of well-rounded individuals prepared for high school and beyond. By integrating local heritage with standard educational curricula, the school plays a central role in the social and academic fabric of the Metlakatla community.

For more information, contact Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School at (907) 886-6095 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.