Best Public Schools in Metlakatla, AK

The city of Metlakatla, Alaska is home to three schools: Richard Johnson Elementary, Metlakatla High School, and Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School, all part of the Annette Island School District. While the schools serve different grade levels, the data suggests they are all facing similar challenges in providing quality education to their students.

Based on the available metrics, none of the Metlakatla schools appear to be standouts in performance. All three schools consistently rank in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, the ELA proficiency rate at Richard Johnson Elementary was 25.93%, well below the state average of 32.69%.

One notable factor is the extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the Metlakatla schools, ranging from 71.57% at Metlakatla High School to over 90% at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School and Richard Johnson Elementary. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage in the community, which may be a significant factor contributing to the schools' low performance despite relatively high spending per student.