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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,085 students in Juneau Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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
13 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
4,085 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 51 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.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.5%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
13%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
23%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,475 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,208 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$95 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,475
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,208
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Juneau Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,085 students.
What is the rank of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District is ranked #23 out of 51 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 18:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Juneau Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,208 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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