Juneau Borough School District

1208 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,355 students in Juneau Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Juneau Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
15 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
4,355 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#23 out of 52 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Juneau Borough   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Juneau Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Juneau Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Juneau Borough   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
601 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
22%
# Asian Students
273 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
369 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
31 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,948 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
45%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
134 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
3%
# Two or more races Students
999 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
167
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
288
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
280
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
336
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
325
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
292
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
355
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
366
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,500 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,140 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Juneau Borough   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$92 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Juneau Borough   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,500
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Juneau Borough   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,140
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Juneau Borough   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Juneau Borough School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Auke Bay Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thunder Mountain High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Homebridge
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Juneau Community Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #77.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Juneau-douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Mendenhall River Community School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1212.
Glacier Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1313.
Harborview Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverbend Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,355 students.
What is the rank of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District is ranked #27 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: 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?
45% of Juneau Borough School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 8% 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 $21,140 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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