8.3 avg / 10

Haines Borough School District

School District · Haines, Alaska

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 272

Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,885

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,885

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

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How this district compares

Alaska rank

#2 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,885

$1,803 vs Alaska median

District size

272 students

Smaller than Alaska median

Top-Rated Schools in Haines Borough School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Haines High School	9.1 / 10	High	—	66
2	Haines Elementary	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	179

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About Haines Borough School District

Haines Borough School District is a Haines, Alaska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 272 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $23,885 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.3/10, Haines Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Haines High School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Haines Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

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Schools in Haines Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 56.3%

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ELA Proficiency 69.2%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Haines Borough School District with test data.

Schools in Haines Borough School District

3 schools

Elementary Schools 1

High Schools 1

Other Schools 1

District Details

State: Alaska
City: Haines
Total Enrollment: 272
Teachers (FTE): 20
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Haines Borough School District?

Haines Borough School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Haines Borough School District?

The average composite rating for Haines Borough School District is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Haines Borough School District?

Haines Borough School District spends $23,885 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Haines Borough School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Haines Borough School District is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Haines Borough School District?

Haines High School is the highest-rated school in Haines Borough School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Haines Borough School District?

Across schools in Haines Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Haines Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?

Haines Borough School District has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 8.3/10
Math Proficiency: 56.3%
ELA Proficiency: 69.2%

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