- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Haines, AK
Haines High School
Federal NCES profile for Haines High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020027000639
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haines High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Haines · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Haines High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haines High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Haines, AK.
School address
District: Haines Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020027000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Haines High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.1 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 020027000639 · Haines, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 11.1:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines Elementary (153 students)
Haines High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.1 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Haines High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines Element
Haines Elementary
153 students
- This school
Haines High School
78 students
- Haines Home Sc 24
Haines Home School
24 students
What this shows Haines High School reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haines High School compares
Haines High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 0% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Alaska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Haines High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Haines Borough School District reports $23,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haines High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haines Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Haines High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haines High School
How many students attend Haines High School?
Haines High School has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Haines, AK. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines High School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haines High School?
61.4% of students at Haines High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haines High School?
The largest demographic group at Haines High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Haines, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haines High School?
Haines High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haines High School rank among public schools in Haines?
By Resource Investment Index, Haines High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Haines, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Haines Borough School District?
Besides Haines High School, Haines Borough School District also operates Haines Elementary (153 students) and Haines Home School (24 students). See the Haines Borough School District district page for the complete list.