Top Rankings
Haines Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in Haines Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Haines Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
262 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Haines Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
# American Indian Students
57 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
22%
# Asian Students
10 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
185 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
71%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
23
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,076 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,508 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,076
$20,122
Spending / Student
$24,508
$21,197
Best Haines Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Haines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Haines Home School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District is ranked #10 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haines Borough School District?
71% of Haines Borough School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Haines Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,508 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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