Top Rankings
Annette Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 314 students in Annette Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Annette Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
314 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Annette Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
% American Indian
97%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
n/a
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,232 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,615 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,232
$20,163
Spending / Student
$40,615
$21,240
Best Annette Island School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District manages 3 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District is ranked #45 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Annette Island School District?
97% of Annette Island School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Annette Island School District?
Annette Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Annette Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,615 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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