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Hoonah City School District

Alaska · Public School District
1
Schools
112
Students
$33,317
Per-Pupil Spend
+132% nat'l
65.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hoonah City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 112 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,317 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hoonah City SchoolPK–12112
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,317+132% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
12%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
12.1%
Federal
23.1%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
1
Schools
112
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$33K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $33,317 per pupil — 132% 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%.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 112 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hoonah City School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hoonah City School District spend per student?
Hoonah City School District spends $33,317 per pupil — 132% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hoonah City School District?
65% of students in Hoonah City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hoonah City School District?
No, Hoonah City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hoonah City School District serve?
Hoonah City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.