Haines Borough School District

604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827-1289
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 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 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
272 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Haines Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#10 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
39%
32%
40-44%
29%
50-59%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.71
% American Indian
23%
22%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
70%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,081 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,607 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,081
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,607
$21,240

Best Haines Borough School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Haines Home School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District is ranked #10 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (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?
70% of Haines Borough School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $23,607 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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