Juneau Borough School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Juneau Borough School District, serving 4,765 students. Juneau Borough School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
Public schools in Juneau Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
The top ranked public schools in Juneau Borough School District are Auke Bay Elementary School, Juneau Community Charter School and Johnson Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is less than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Juneau Borough School District |
| School District Website | http://www.juneauschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (907) 523-1702 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,765 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 294 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #13 out of 53 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 806 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 17% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | 298 Students | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 296 Students | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 54 Students | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of White Students | 2,297 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 48% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 150 Students | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 3% | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 864 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 18% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 154 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 310 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 358 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 334 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 378 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 361 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 377 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 380 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 324 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 360 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 342 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 350 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 379 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 358 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $19,803 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,474. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,642 is less than the state median of $24,972. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $94 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $84 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,803 | $24,474 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,642 | $24,972 |
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Juneau Borough School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Auke Bay Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%11880 Glacier Hwy10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
- Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%430 Fourth St10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5699
Grades: K-8 | 101 students
- Johnson Youth Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%3252 Hospital Dr10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12 | 15 students
- Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%1415 Glacier Ave10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
- Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%1415 Glacier Ave10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8 | 189 students
- Homebridge Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:7/Top 50%1415 Glacier Ave10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
- Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%1600 Renninger St10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Grades: 6-8 | 516 students
- Sayéik: Gastineau Community School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%1507 3rd St10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
- Mendenhall River Community School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5 | 355 students
- Riverbend Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%2901 Riverside Dr10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
- Glacier Valley Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%3400 Tongass Blvd10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
- Harborview Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%1255 Glacier Ave10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
- Floyd Dryden Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8 | 444 students
- Thunder Mountain High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3101 Dimond Park Loop10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12 | 701 students
- Juneau-douglas High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1639 Glacier Ave10
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500
Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
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