Haines High School vs River City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 882 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haines High School
Haines · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students
River City Academy
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
| Measure | Haines High School Haines, Alaska | River City Academy Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 49 | #20 of 49 |
| National rank | #8161 of 16,910 | #8723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 78 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Haines | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haines High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 48.7).
- •River City Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Haines High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54.5%).
- •River City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 57.7%).
- •Haines High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.8).
- •River City Academy is the larger school with 79 students compared with 78.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haines High School better than River City Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Haines High School ranks higher (50.9 vs 48.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haines High School and River City Academy?
About 882 km in a straight line, between Haines and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haines High School: 78. River City Academy: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haines High School and River City Academy rank in Alaska?
Haines High School is 16th of 49 and River City Academy is 20th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).