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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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