The program began with construction techniques and woodworking, but has expanded.

In March 2015, the "Wrangell Wolves" basketball team won fourth place in a statewide tournament, along with awards for the highest grade point averages (GPA) in the state as well as good sportsmanship.

[3] In December 2014, the Wrangell High School wrestling team won a southeast regional tournament for the first time in more than 20 years.

[4] Behind the high school, a hiking trail named for John Muir begins.

A 15-minute climb up that John Muir Trail goes through second-growth forest to an observation platform atop Mt.