Top Rankings
Juneau Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,895 students in Juneau Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
九游体育s in Juneau Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
14 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
3,895 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
508 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
22%
# Asian Students
235 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
374 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
28 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,709 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
44%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
127 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
3%
# Two or more races Students
914 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
252
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
325
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
338
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,039 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,637 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,039
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,637
$21,240
Best Juneau Borough School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Juneau Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Auke Bay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11860 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #99.
Thunder Mountain High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #1010.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1313.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1414.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,895 students.
What is the rank of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District is ranked #19 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau Borough School District?
44% of Juneau Borough School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Juneau Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,637 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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