Juneau Borough School District

1208 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Juneau Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,895 students in Juneau Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Juneau Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
14 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
3,895 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#19 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
32%
33%
29%
49%
38%
81%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.71
% American Indian
13%
22%
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
44%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,039 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,637 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,039
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,637
$21,240

Best Juneau Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Thunder Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,895 students.
What is the rank of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District is ranked #20 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau Borough School District?
44% of Juneau Borough School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Juneau Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,637 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,895 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 81% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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