Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Schools & Education
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,754
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#15
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Measured School Summary
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area invests $18,754 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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
6 public schools and 3 districts 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$18,754
$5,009 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has 6 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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.
Dominant-district county
Chatham School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 4 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#15
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
Chatham School District
Other grade structure
147 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Hoonah City School District
Other grade structure
112 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Pelican City School District
Other grade structure
12 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Chatham School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hoonah-Angoon Census Area district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, 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.
Education Across the Islands
The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area features six public schools serving a total of 271 students across three different districts. Rather than traditional grade-level splits, all six schools are classified as 'other,' typically serving grades K-12 in a single building. This structure is essential for serving the diverse and isolated communities of the Inside Passage.
Three Districts for Six Schools
Chatham School District is the largest provider, managing four schools and 147 students across multiple communities. Hoonah City and Pelican City each operate their own independent districts to serve their local populations. No charter schools exist in this area, as resources are focused on maintaining these essential village sites.
The Ultimate Small-School Experience
With an average school size of only 45 students, education here is deeply personal and entirely rural. Hoonah City School is the largest in the area with 112 students, while the Pelican School serves just 12. Attending school here means being part of a multi-age environment where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Reported Enrollment
271
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Chatham School District
Hoonah City School District
Pelican City School District
6 Public Schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah City School | Record | Hoonah City School District | Hoonah, 99829Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 112 |
| Angoon School | Record | Chatham School District | Angoon, 99820Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Virtual | 70 |
| Gustavus School | Record | Chatham School District | Gustavus, 99826Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 54 |
| Chatham Correspondence | Record | Chatham School District | Tenakee Springs, 99841Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 18 |
| Pelican School | Record | Pelican City School District | Pelican, 99832Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 12 |
| Klukwan School | Record | Chatham School District | Haines, 99827Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 5 |
Hoonah City School
Hoonah City School District
Hoonah, 99829 / Rural: Remote
Chatham Correspondence
Chatham School District
Tenakee Springs, 99841 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$18,754
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?
The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area features six public schools serving a total of 271 students across three different districts. Rather than traditional grade-level splits, all six schools are classified as 'other,' typically serving grades K-12 in a single building. This structure is essential for serving the diverse and isolated communities of the Inside Passage.
What are the major school districts in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?
Chatham School District is the largest provider, managing four schools and 147 students across multiple communities. Hoonah City and Pelican City each operate their own independent districts to serve their local populations. No charter schools exist in this area, as resources are focused on maintaining these essential village sites.
What is the school experience like in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
With an average school size of only 45 students, education here is deeply personal and entirely rural. Hoonah City School is the largest in the area with 112 students, while the Pelican School serves just 12. Attending school here means being part of a multi-age environment where every student is known by name.
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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.