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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 255 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 35% 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
484 Schools
# Students
255 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,818 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 51 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.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
28%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
65%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,208 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,549 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,208
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,549
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Haines Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District is ranked #8 out of 51 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?
65% of Haines Borough School District students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 19:1.
What is Haines Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,549 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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