For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 1,009 students in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK are Ak-trails Correspondence, Hollis School and Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craig High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ak-trails Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather Street Unit 2
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hollis School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Tract 4a Of Asls 96-31
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Nw Fairbanks Ave
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Hyder School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Main St
Hyder, AK 99923
(250) 636-2800
Hyder, AK 99923
(250) 636-2800
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Totem Correspondence School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922
(907) 285-3591
Hydaburg, AK 99922
(907) 285-3591
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Pace Correspondence
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Craig High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Panther Way
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-2274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #88.
Thorne Bay School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #99.
Klawock City School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Bayview Blvd
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1010.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1111.
Hydaburg School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922
(907) 285-3491
Hydaburg, AK 99922
(907) 285-3491
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 Bayview Blvd
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 Milton St.
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 305-1080
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 305-1080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Craig Alternative High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area, AK include Ak-trails Correspondence, Hollis School and Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School.
How many public high schools are located in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area?
12 public high schools are located in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area?
Prince Of Wales-hyder Census Area public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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