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Haines Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
3
Schools
262
Students
$27,860
Per-Pupil Spend
+94% nat'l
46.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Haines Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 262 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,860 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Haines ElementaryPK–08166
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Haines High School09–1283
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Haines Home SchoolKG–1213
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,860+94% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
26%
State
59.6%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal
14.1%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
262
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,860 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Haines Borough School District?
Haines Borough School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 262 students.
What is the graduation rate for Haines Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Haines Borough School District spend per student?
Haines Borough School District spends $27,860 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Haines Borough School District?
47% of students in Haines Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Haines Borough School District?
No, Haines Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Haines Borough School District serve?
Haines Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Haines Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Haines Borough School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.