Haines High School

Haines Borough School District
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
78 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Haines High School is a public secondary institution located in the scenic coastal community of Haines, Alaska. Part of the Haines Borough School District, the school serves a tight-knit population and emphasizes a curriculum that blends traditional academic rigor with the unique cultural and environmental context of Southeast Alaska. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the community, fostering a close relationship between students, faculty, and local residents.

The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction, which allows educators to tailor learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond the classroom, Haines High School encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including regional sports, arts programs, and outdoor education initiatives that leverage the surrounding wilderness. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong connection to the values of their Alaskan community.
78
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    54 (69.2%)
  • American Indian
    18 (23.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.8%)
  • Black
    1 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Haines Borough School District
Phone: (907)766-6700
Website: http://www.hbsd.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio