Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Hoonah Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
50%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
36%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoonah Junior/Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hoonah Junior/Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Hoonah Junior/Senior High School?
58 students attend Hoonah Junior/Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hoonah Junior/Senior High School students are American Indian, 36% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoonah Junior/Senior High School?
Hoonah Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hoonah Junior/Senior High School offer ?
Hoonah Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hoonah Junior/Senior High School part of?
Hoonah Junior/Senior High School is part of Hoonah City School District.
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