Hydaburg School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Hydaburg School
Hydaburg School is a K-12 public school located in Hydaburg, Alaska. It is part of the Hydaburg City School District and serves the students of the Haida Nation. The school is committed to providing quality education to its students, while also promoting Haida culture and language.
The school has a strong emphasis on academics, offering a variety of courses in the areas of math, science, English, and history. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art.
Hydaburg School is also committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a variety of programs and services to help students succeed, such as tutoring, counseling, and mentoring. The school also has a strong emphasis on community involvement, with a variety of events and activities for students, parents, and teachers to participate in.
Overall, Hydaburg School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It provides a quality education, while also promoting Haida culture and language. The school is committed to helping its students succeed, and is an important part of the Hydaburg community.
Address:
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922Phone:
(907) 285-3491
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
68 students
Overview Hydaburg School
Hydaburg School serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Hydaburg 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 ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on Hydaburg School
Hydaburg 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 Hydaburg School is 0.35, 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.