Johnson Youth Center
- Johnson Youth Center serves 15 students in grades 5-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Johnson Youth Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Johnson Youth Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Johnson Youth Center's student population of 15 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 15 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Johnson Youth Center is ranked within the top 20% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Johnson Youth Center is 0.69, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #75 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 47% | 23% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 3% |
| White | 21% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Johnson Youth Center is Juneau-douglas High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
2.3 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1500 2.3 9-12 582 - Juneau Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Grades: PK-8 | 189 students
2.3 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1848 2.3 PK-8 189 - Juneau Harborview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
2.5 miles
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1850 2.5 PK-6 360 - Juneau Homebridge Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
2.5 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1821 2.5 PK-12 40 - Juneau Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
2.5 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1800 2.5 9-12 103
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