Johnson Youth Center
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(907) 523-6835
Johnson Youth Center serves 15 students in grades 5-12.
Johnson Youth Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Johnson Youth Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Johnson Youth Center's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 30% 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 Johnson Youth Center is 0.71, which is equal to 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 | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 46% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| White | 20% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 78% |
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| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 582 students10
2.3 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500 2.3 9-12 582 - Juneau Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 189 students10
2.3 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848 2.3 PK-8 189 - Juneau Harborview Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 360 students10
2.5 miles
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850 2.5 PK-6 360 - Juneau Homebridge Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 40 students10
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
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 103 students10
2.5 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800 2.5 9-12 103
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