Welcome to School District 52 (Prince Rupert)

School District 52 (Prince Rupert) is located on the rugged northern coast of British Columbia, Canada and is situated in the traditional territories of the Ts’msyen people. The district serves families in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Metlakatla, Gitxaala, Hartley Bay, Lax Kw’alaams, Dodge Cove, and Gingolx (Kincolith). We are situated on a 22.5 kilometre long harbour that is one of the deepest, natural, ice-free harbours in the world.

The population, including the surrounding villages, is approximately 16,000 (Census Canada 2006). The city amenities includes an airport, civic centre, swimming pool, performing arts centre, curling rink, golf course and a ski hill approximately one hour away. On Tourism Prince Rupert’s website, the city is described as follows:
“Legendary sport fishing, exceptional wildlife viewing, attractions that bring the Coast’s ancient Aboriginal culture and pioneer heritage alive, and the urban pleasure of good restaurants, fascinating shops, and colourful neighborhoods make Prince Rupert the ideal choice for a family vacation, a corporate retreat, or a solo getaway.”

School District 52 (Prince Rupert) has 2233 students attending 9 public schools with the latest in technological and learning resources. Our aboriginal student population is approximately 60%. The district has recently reconfigured and now has elementary schools for students in kindergarten through grade 5; middle school for students in grades 6 – 8; and high school for students in grades 9 – 12. We also have Pacific Coast School that provides students and adult students with alternative styles of education including on-line learning.

Our new school district logo incorporates symbols of both the wave and the silhouette of a coastal aboriginal longhouse. The wave or water that is so closely connected to the creation and sustainment of our community, in ancient times was the symbol for life and to the aspiring to higher learning. The aboriginal longhouse has always been a place on the north coast that welcomes and embraces all that are here or that come here. What fitting symbols for our school district!

We invite you to explore our website. We have provided links to information that will be of interest to our students, parents, community and our staff.