Hydaburg School in Hydaburg, AK, serves 73 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency is 10%, reading proficiency is 10%, and science proficiency is 20%, all of which are lower than the Alaska state averages of 32%, 29%, and 38% respectively.
The graduation rate at Hydaburg School is approximately 50%, significantly lower than the state graduation rate of 78%.
The school's overall testing rank has remained in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools, with a recent ranking of #368 out of all schools in the state.
Enrollment declined from 93 students in 2019 to 66 students in 2023 while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 100%, indicating a significant rise in socioeconomic need among the student body.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hydaburg School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles in Hydaburg, AK. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hydaburg School's student population of 76 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hydaburg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hydaburg School is 0.28, 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
#368 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
84%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
13%
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
Showing 2006–2018. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hydaburg School's ranking?
Hydaburg School is ranked #368 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hydaburg School?
The graduation rate of Hydaburg School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Hydaburg School?
76 students attend Hydaburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hydaburg School students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hydaburg School?
Hydaburg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hydaburg School offer ?
Hydaburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hydaburg School part of?
Hydaburg School is part of Hydaburg City School District.
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