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Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Alaska · Public K-12

Alaska's Hoonah-Angoon Census Area runs 6 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Chatham School District at 161 students.

7-year change in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
283
-27 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
283
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,406
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
78.9%
Above Alaska avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
6
283 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chatham School District
161 students · 3 districts in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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
50%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
18%
Native American
26%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
61%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.8%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.0% under 18

Test scores in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

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

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Hoonah City School· 15.9%

See all 1 schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hoonah City SchoolHoonahCombinedPK-12110·
Angoon SchoolAngoonCombinedPK-1270·
Gustavus SchoolGustavusCombinedPK-1251·
Klukwan SchoolKlukwanCombinedKG-1221·
Chatham CorrespondenceAngoonCombinedKG-1219·
Pelican SchoolPelicanCombinedKG-1212·

Cities in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Angoon2 schoolsGustavus1 schoolHoonah1 schoolKlukwan1 schoolPelican1 school

About Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Across the low-population Alaska county of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area of about 2,311 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 283 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,406, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Alaska median.

Chatham School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 161 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 283 students, declined 9% from the 310 reported in SY 2017-18. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 283.
What is the largest school district in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Chatham School District is the largest school district in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, serving approximately 161 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has roughly 2,311 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is $61,406, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Approximately 24.6% of adults 25 and older in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 78.9% of students in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area schools?
Across Hoonah-Angoon Census Area public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area residents are approximately 50% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 18% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is owner-occupied?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has about 1,753 housing units, of which roughly 72.0% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area include Hoonah City School, Angoon School, Gustavus School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data