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Wrangell City and Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Within Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska, families have 3 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 264 K-12 students. Wrangell Public School District is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Wrangell City and Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
264
-26 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,088
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
264
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,750
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
134 students
Middle
1
59 students
High
1
71 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wrangell Public School District
264 students · 1 district in Wrangell City and Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wrangell City and Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
4%
Two or more
20%
Native American
18%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
45%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
48%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.7% under 18

Test scores in Wrangell City and Borough

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 36.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Evergreen Elementary· 46.9%
  2. Stikine Middle School· 46.7%

See all 2 schools in Wrangell City and Borough ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Evergreen ElementaryWrangellElementaryPK-05134·
Wrangell High SchoolWrangellHigh09-1271·
Stikine Middle SchoolWrangellMiddle06-0859·

Cities in Wrangell City and Borough

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About Wrangell City and Borough

Wrangell City and Borough is a small Alaska county of about 2,088 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 264 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $63,750 a year, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 23% lower than the Alaska median.

On the school-mix side, Wrangell City and Borough consists of 1 elementary school (134 students), 1 middle school (59), and 1 high school (71).

The largest single district in Wrangell City and Borough is Wrangell Public School District, which alone enrolls about 264 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 264 students, contracted 9% from the 290 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wrangell City and Borough discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wrangell City and Borough?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 264.
How many high schools are in Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 71 students.
How many middle schools are in Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 59 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 134 students.
What is the largest school district in Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell Public School District is the largest school district in Wrangell City and Borough, serving approximately 264 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 2,088, with a median age of 48. About 19.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wrangell City and Borough?
Median household income in Wrangell City and Borough is $63,750, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wrangell City and Borough?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Wrangell City and Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wrangell City and Borough schools?
Across Wrangell City and Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough residents are approximately 57% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 4% Asian, 20% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data