Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hoonah City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Hoonah City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Hoonah City School's student population of 112 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Hoonah City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoonah City School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
86%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Hoonah City School is ranked #342 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoonah City School?
The graduation rate of Hoonah City School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Hoonah City School?
112 students attend Hoonah City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hoonah City School students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoonah City School?
Hoonah City School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hoonah City School offer ?
Hoonah City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoonah City School part of?
Hoonah City School is part of Hoonah City School District.
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