Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Schools & Education
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
81.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,172
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#14
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Measured School Summary
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 81.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,172 per pupil, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Prince of Wales-Hyder 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
20 public schools and 6 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
81.0%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,172
$1,573 below the state average
School coverage
20
6 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
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has 20 public schools across 6 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.
Mixed school landscape
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#14
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Craig City School District
Elementary to high school visible
668 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Annette Island School District
Elementary to high school visible
311 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Southeast Island School District
Other grade structure
170 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Klawock City School District
Other grade structure
124 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Southeast Island School District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.
A Diverse Mosaic of Island Schools
This census area features 20 public schools serving 1,505 students across six different school districts. The infrastructure is unique, with 14 'other' schools (PK-12) providing the backbone for various island communities. This decentralized system reflects the complex geography of the Prince of Wales archipelago.
Decentralized Learning Across Six Districts
Six districts operate here, with Craig City School District and Southeast Island School District being the most prominent. There are no charter schools, but the Craig City district serves 668 students, including the area's largest school, PACE Correspondence (433 students). This variety allows for localized management tailored to each unique community.
The Essence of Small Rural Schools
All 20 schools are rural, and the average school size is remarkably small at just 79 students. Outside of the correspondence program, schools like Richard Johnson Elementary (137 students) offer incredibly intimate learning environments. Students here experience an education deeply connected to the natural environment and local island culture.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Reported Enrollment
1,505
20 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Craig City School District
Annette Island School District
Southeast Island School District
Klawock City School District
Hydaburg City School District
Kake City School District
20 Public Schools in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACE Correspondence | Record | Craig City School District | Craig, 99921Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 433 |
| Richard Johnson Elementary | Record | Annette Island School District | Metlakatla, 99926Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 137 |
| Klawock City School | Record | Klawock City School District | Klawock, 99925Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 124 |
| Kake Elementary & High School | Record | Kake City School District | Kake, 99830Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 111 |
| Craig Elementary | Record | Craig City School District | Craig, 99921Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 104 |
| Metlakatla High School | Record | Annette Island School District | Metlakatla, 99926Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 100 |
| Craig High School | Record | Craig City School District | Craig, 99921Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 80 |
| Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School | Record | Annette Island School District | Metlakatla, 99926Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 74 |
| Hydaburg School | Record | Hydaburg City School District | Hydaburg, 99922Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 66 |
| Thorne Bay School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Thorne Bay, 99919Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 61 |
| Totem Correspondence School | Record | Hydaburg City School District | Hydaburg, 99922Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 55 |
| Craig Middle School | Record | Craig City School District | Craig, 99921Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 51 |
| Hollis School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Craig, 99921Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 19 |
| Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Coffman Cove, 99918Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 18 |
| Whale Pass School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Whale Pass, 99950Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 17 |
| Naukati School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Naukati, 99950Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 16 |
| AK-TRAILS Correspondence | Record | Southeast Island School District | Thorne Bay, 99919Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 14 |
| Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Ketchikan, 99950Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 13 |
| Port Alexander School | Record | Southeast Island School District | Port Alexander, 99836Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 12 |
| Klawock Correspondence | Record | Klawock City School District | Klawock, 99925Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 0 |
PACE Correspondence
Craig City School District
Craig, 99921 / Rural: Remote
Richard Johnson Elementary
Annette Island School District
Metlakatla, 99926 / Rural: Remote
Klawock City School
Klawock City School District
Klawock, 99925 / Rural: Remote
Kake Elementary & High School
Kake City School District
Kake, 99830 / Rural: Remote
Metlakatla High School
Annette Island School District
Metlakatla, 99926 / Rural: Remote
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
Annette Island School District
Metlakatla, 99926 / Rural: Remote
Hydaburg School
Hydaburg City School District
Hydaburg, 99922 / Rural: Remote
Thorne Bay School
Southeast Island School District
Thorne Bay, 99919 / Rural: Remote
Totem Correspondence School
Hydaburg City School District
Hydaburg, 99922 / Rural: Remote
Hollis School
Southeast Island School District
Craig, 99921 / Rural: Remote
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
Southeast Island School District
Coffman Cove, 99918 / Rural: Remote
Whale Pass School
Southeast Island School District
Whale Pass, 99950 / Rural: Remote
Naukati School
Southeast Island School District
Naukati, 99950 / Rural: Remote
AK-TRAILS Correspondence
Southeast Island School District
Thorne Bay, 99919 / Rural: Remote
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Southeast Island School District
Ketchikan, 99950 / Rural: Remote
Port Alexander School
Southeast Island School District
Port Alexander, 99836 / Rural: Remote
Klawock Correspondence
Klawock City School District
Klawock, 99925 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,172
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
This census area features 20 public schools serving 1,505 students across six different school districts. The infrastructure is unique, with 14 'other' schools (PK-12) providing the backbone for various island communities. This decentralized system reflects the complex geography of the Prince of Wales archipelago.
What are the major school districts in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
Six districts operate here, with Craig City School District and Southeast Island School District being the most prominent. There are no charter schools, but the Craig City district serves 668 students, including the area's largest school, PACE Correspondence (433 students). This variety allows for localized management tailored to each unique community.
What is the school experience like in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
All 20 schools are rural, and the average school size is remarkably small at just 79 students. Outside of the correspondence program, schools like Richard Johnson Elementary (137 students) offer incredibly intimate learning environments. Students here experience an education deeply connected to the natural environment and local island culture.
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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.