Below Average
#343 of 412 schools in AK
Hoonah City School
School · Hoonah City School District · Hoonah, AK
A school in Hoonah, AK where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 157, Hoonah, AK 99829
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hoonah City School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hoonah City 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,406
Median home value
$340,800
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hoonah City School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hoonah City School is listed in Hoonah City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hoonah City School
Hoonah City School is a public school in Hoonah, AK, part of Hoonah City School District, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hoonah City School
What grades does Hoonah City School serve?
Hoonah City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hoonah City School?
Hoonah City School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoonah City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoonah City School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hoonah City School rank in AK?
Hoonah City School ranks #343 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Hoonah City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hoonah City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hoonah City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoonah City School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hoonah City School a charter school?
No, Hoonah City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hoonah City School a Title I school?
No, Hoonah City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoonah City School?
66.4% of students at Hoonah City 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.3%
- Phone
- (907) 945-3613
- Area population (ZIP 99829)
- 894
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 99829; 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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