Excellent
#6 of 412 schools in AK
Top 1% in state
Haines High School
High School · Haines Borough School District · Haines, AK
A Haines Borough School District high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 1289, Haines, AK 99827
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Haines High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Haines High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,650
Median home value
$316,000
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Haines Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haines High School is listed in Haines Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haines High School
Haines High School is a public high school in Haines, AK, part of Haines Borough School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haines High School
What grades does Haines High School serve?
Haines High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Haines High School?
Haines High School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haines High School rank in AK?
Haines High School ranks #6 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Haines High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Haines High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Haines High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haines High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Haines High School a charter school?
No, Haines High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haines High School a Title I school?
No, Haines High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haines High School?
37.9% of students at Haines High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Haines Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (907) 766-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 99827)
- 2,166
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99827; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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