Johnson Youth Center in Juneau, AK serves 8 students in grades 5–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, which is among the lowest in the state and ranked in the top 1% for student attention in Alaska.
Graduation rate is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 78% and the Juneau Borough School District average of 81%, showing consistent underperformance over recent years.
Math and reading proficiency are both below 50%, lower than the state averages of 32% (math) and 29% (reading) as of 2023; proficiency rates have remained below or near these levels in most reported years.
Minority enrollment is high at 88%, primarily composed of American Indian and multiracial students, with a significant gender imbalance of 13% male and 87% female students.
Enrollment declined from 16 students in 2021 to 8 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio has remained stable at approximately 4:1 over the last five years in this primarily virtual Alaska online school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Youth Center's student population of 10 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
10 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Year Founded
1913
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johnson Youth Center is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
30%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
50%
47%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
20%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)10%
46.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Johnson Youth Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Johnson Youth Center?
10 students attend Johnson Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Johnson Youth Center students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Youth Center?
Johnson Youth Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Youth Center offer ?
Johnson Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Johnson Youth Center part of?
Johnson Youth Center is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Youth Center located?
Johnson Youth Center is located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood of Juneau, AK.
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