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Haines Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Haines Borough, Alaska's 3 public schools span elementary through high school (1 elementary and 1 high). Total enrollment is roughly 255 students.

7-year change in Haines Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
255
-14 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
255
NCES CCD
Median income
$86,927
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
1
153 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
78 students
Combined / other
1
24 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Haines Borough School District
255 students · 1 district in Haines Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Haines Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
73%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
13%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Native American
28%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
51
22.1% under 18

Test scores in Haines Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Haines Elementary· 33.9%

See all 1 schools in Haines Borough ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Haines ElementaryHainesElementaryPK-08153·
Haines High SchoolHainesHigh09-1278·
Haines Home SchoolHainesCombinedKG-1224·

Cities in Haines Borough

Haines3 schools

About Haines Borough

Haines Borough is a low-population county of about 2,086 residents in Alaska. Its public-school system teaches approximately 255 students across 3 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $86,927, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully above the Alaska median.

On the school-mix side, Haines Borough comprises 1 elementary school (153 students), 1 high school (78), and 1 combined or other schools.

Haines Borough School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 255 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Haines Borough has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 269 students to 255.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Haines Borough discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough, Alaska has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 255 students.
How many high schools are in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough, Alaska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 78 students.
How many elementary schools are in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough, Alaska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 153 students.
What is the largest school district in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough School District is the largest school district in Haines Borough, serving approximately 255 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough has roughly 2,086 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Haines Borough?
Median household income in Haines Borough is $86,927, above the Alaska average of $82,260. About 3.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Haines Borough?
Approximately 34.1% of adults 25 and older in Haines Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Haines Borough qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.3% of students in Haines Borough public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Haines Borough schools?
Across Haines Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Haines Borough?
Haines Borough residents are approximately 73% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data