Hoonah City School

About Hoonah City School

Hoonah City School is a public school located in Hoonah, Alaska. The school serves students in grades K-12 and is part of the Hoonah City School District. The school has a diverse student body, with students from all over the world coming to learn and grow in this small Alaskan community.
Hoonah City School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. From core classes like math and science to electives like art and music, the school provides a well-rounded education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service.
At Hoonah City School, the staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The teachers are passionate about their work and strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment. The school also has a strong focus on preparing students for college and career readiness.
Hoonah City School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its diverse student body, strong academics, and engaging extracurricular activities, the school is a great choice for any student looking for an excellent education.

Address:	366 Garteeni Hwy Hoonah, AK 99829
Phone:	(907) 945-3613
Site:	www.hoonahschools.org/our_district/our_schools/elementary
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	135 students

Overview Hoonah City School

Hoonah City School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Hoonah City School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Hoonah City School

Hoonah City School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Hoonah City School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.