Haines Borough Schools & Education
Haines Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,549
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#7
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Haines Borough
Measured School Summary
Haines Borough has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,549 per pupil, Haines Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Haines Borough before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
11.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,549
$1,196 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Haines Borough has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Haines Borough school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Haines Borough has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#7
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Haines Borough School District
Elementary and high visible
262 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Haines Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Haines Borough?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Haines Borough, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Success in Haines
Haines Borough operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just three public schools serving 262 students. The infrastructure is centralized within a single district, providing one elementary school, one high school, and one correspondence program. This small scale allows for a highly personalized approach to public education.
Unified Community Schooling
The Haines Borough School District manages all education in the area, ensuring consistent standards across its 262-student population. There are no charter schools in the borough, with the community focusing its resources on the traditional public school model. The district's small size fosters a tight-knit relationship between teachers and families.
Quiet Rural Learning Environments
All schools in Haines are classified as rural, reflecting the borough's scenic and isolated coastal geography. The average school size is only 87 students, with Haines Elementary serving as the largest hub with 166 students. Students here enjoy an intimate atmosphere where the high school features just 83 total learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Haines Borough
Reported Enrollment
262
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Haines Borough
Haines Borough School District
3 Public Schools in Haines Borough
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Elementary | Record | Haines Borough School District | Haines, 99827Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 166 |
| Haines High School | Record | Haines Borough School District | Haines, 99827Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 83 |
| Haines Home School | Record | Haines Borough School District | Haines, 99827Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 13 |
Haines Elementary
Haines Borough School District
Haines, 99827 / Rural: Remote
Haines High School
Haines Borough School District
Haines, 99827 / Rural: Remote
Haines Home School
Haines Borough School District
Haines, 99827 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,549
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Haines Borough, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Haines Borough, Alaska?
Haines Borough operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just three public schools serving 262 students. The infrastructure is centralized within a single district, providing one elementary school, one high school, and one correspondence program. This small scale allows for a highly personalized approach to public education.
What are the major school districts in Haines Borough, Alaska?
The Haines Borough School District manages all education in the area, ensuring consistent standards across its 262-student population. There are no charter schools in the borough, with the community focusing its resources on the traditional public school model. The district's small size fosters a tight-knit relationship between teachers and families.
What is the school experience like in Haines Borough?
All schools in Haines are classified as rural, reflecting the borough's scenic and isolated coastal geography. The average school size is only 87 students, with Haines Elementary serving as the largest hub with 166 students. Students here enjoy an intimate atmosphere where the high school features just 83 total learners.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.