HOONAH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Hoonah Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hoonah City School District school district, located in Hoonah, AK with about 58 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Hoonah Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hoonah Jr/Sr High School is a small, public secondary school located in the coastal community of Hoonah, Alaska, situated on Chichagof Island. Serving students in grades 7–12, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment that reflects the unique cultural and geographical landscape of Southeast Alaska. As part of the Hoonah City School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering student success through a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the practical realities of life in a remote, island-based setting.

The school is deeply integrated with the values and heritage of the Tlingit people, often incorporating local culture, traditions, and the surrounding natural environment into the student experience. Beyond core academic subjects, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce. By leveraging its small class sizes and a supportive faculty, Hoonah Jr/Sr High School strives to empower its students to become active, capable contributors to both their local community and the broader state of Alaska.

For more information, contact Hoonah Jr/Sr High School at (907) 945-3613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.