Hyder School in Hyder, AK serves grades Prekindergarten through 12 within the Southeast Island School District, with recent enrollment and teacher data showing zero students and teachers reported for 2021–2023.
Math proficiency at Hyder School is below 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% as of the latest reporting.
Reading proficiency also falls below 50%, which is lower than the state average reading proficiency of 29%.
Graduation rates have been consistently reported at around 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average graduation rate of 78%.
The student–teacher ratio varied historically, reaching 13:1 in 2019 and 2020, but no ratio data is available for the most recent years, reflecting fluctuations in staffing and enrollment typical of this rural Alaska public school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
23%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
7%
Black
(19-20)n/a
3%
White
(19-20)100%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
11%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Hyder School?
13 students attend Hyder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hyder School students are White.
What grades does Hyder School offer ?
Hyder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hyder School part of?
Hyder School is part of Southeast Island School District.
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