Homebridge
Tel:
(907) 523-1821
- Homebridge serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Homebridge placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Homebridge places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Homebridge's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 40 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Homebridge is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Homebridge is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #182 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 40:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 52% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 33% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Juneau Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homebridge is Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harborview Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Harborview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.0 miles
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850 0.0 PK-6 360 - Juneau Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
0.0 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800 0.0 9-12 103 - Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
0.2 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500 0.2 9-12 582 - Juneau Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Grades: PK-8 | 189 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848 0.2 PK-8 189 - Juneau Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 101 students
0.6 miles
430 Fourth St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5699 0.6 K-8 101
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