Haines High School is the primary high school for the town of Haines, Alaska and the Haines Borough School District.
Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Haines High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haines High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haines High School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
23%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥80%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Glacier Bears
- The mission of the Haines Borough School District is to promote academic excellence and to graduate responsible global American citizens. Haines Borough School beliefs inthe value of the individual and theya also believe that education is the responsibility of the student, family, school and community.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haines High School's ranking?
Haines High School is ranked #104 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haines High School?
The graduation rate of Haines High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Haines High School?
66 students attend Haines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Haines High School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haines High School?
Haines High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haines High School offer ?
Haines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haines High School part of?
Haines High School is part of Haines Borough School District.
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