Hydaburg School

Hydaburg City School District
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922
66 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Hydaburg School, located in the remote community of Hydaburg on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, serves as the educational hub for the local Haida population. As part of the Hydaburg City School District, the institution is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Haida people. The school curriculum emphasizes academic excellence while simultaneously integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge, language, and artistic practices to ensure that students remain connected to their ancestral roots and the unique environment of Southeast Alaska.

Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of the community, often acting as a focal point for local events and intergenerational learning. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that addresses the specific needs of its rural student body, striving to prepare them for both local leadership and post-secondary opportunities. Through its dedication to maintaining Haida traditions alongside modern educational standards, Hydaburg School provides a distinct and culturally rich learning experience for its K-12 students.
66
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
115.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    49 (74.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (7.6 %)
  • White
    1 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hydaburg City School District
Phone: (907)285-3491
Website: http://www.hydaburg.k12.ak.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Totem Correspondence School
Hydaburg City School District
55 Students
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922 (0.0 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th