For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 85 students in Thorne Bay, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Thorne Bay, AK are Ak-trails Correspondence and Thorne Bay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorne Bay, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Thorne Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Thorne Bay, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ak-trails Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather Street Unit 2
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Thorne Bay School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Thorne Bay, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Thorne Bay, AK include Ak-trails Correspondence and Thorne Bay School.
How many public high schools are located in Thorne Bay?
2 public high schools are located in Thorne Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Thorne Bay?
Thorne Bay public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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