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Wrangell Public School District

Alaska · Public School District
3
Schools
264
Students
$23,069
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
3.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-49pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Wrangell Public School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 264 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,069 is above average for a US public school district. Only 3% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Evergreen ElementaryPK–05130
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Stikine Middle School06–0863
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wrangell High School09–1271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,069+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
25%
State
68.2%
Local (property tax)
25.2%
Federal
6.6%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
264
Students
3%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,069 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 3% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wrangell Public School District?
Wrangell Public School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 264 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wrangell Public School District?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wrangell Public School District spend per student?
Wrangell Public School District spends $23,069 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wrangell Public School District?
3% of students in Wrangell Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wrangell Public School District?
No, Wrangell Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wrangell Public School District serve?
Wrangell Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wrangell Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wrangell Public School District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.