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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 students in Haines Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 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 30% 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
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.
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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines High 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
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Haines Elementary 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
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Haines Home 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
| 27 students
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 #11 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) 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?
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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