Stikine Middle School in Wrangell, Alaska on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Stikine Middle School is a rural public school in Wrangell, Alaska that is part of Wrangell Public Schools. It serves 69 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

69 Students

5 Teachers

312 Church St

Wrangell, AK 99929 View local requests

http://www.wpsd.us/

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Stikine Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Angerman

Mrs. Laura Davies

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Stikine Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Stikine Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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