Metlakatla High School

Set in Metlakatla, Alaska, Metlakatla High School is a very small four-year high school, one of the schools within Annette Island School District. It serves 98 students across grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Alaska's public schools average about 373 students each, so Metlakatla High School sits 74% leaner than that benchmark.

Metlakatla High School is one of 3 schools operated by Annette Island School District, a district that teaches 301 students overall.

Demographically, Metlakatla High School lists that nearly all students (92%) are Native American. Beyond that, the school records 4% multiracial, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Metlakatla High School has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Metlakatla High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 76% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's rate of about 92%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area indicate median household earnings sit near $61,156, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,441 students), Metlakatla High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 10%: 89 students in 2018 compared to 98 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 7% to 1%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 18.2:1 in 2018 to 9.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.