Juneau City and Borough Schools & Education
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,482
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#8
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Juneau City and Borough
Measured School Summary
Juneau City and Borough performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.
Funding Context
With $12,482 per pupil, Juneau City and Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Juneau City and Borough before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
7.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,482
$1,263 below the state average
School coverage
15
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Juneau City and Borough has 15 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Juneau City and Borough school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Juneau Borough School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#8
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Juneau Borough School District
Elementary to high school visible
4,338 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Juneau Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Juneau City and Borough?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Capital City Schooling Excellence
Juneau's educational landscape consists of 15 public schools serving 4,338 students within a single borough-wide district. The system is well-balanced with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. As the state capital, the infrastructure is designed to support a growing and diverse population.
The Juneau Borough District
The Juneau Borough School District manages all 15 schools and 4,338 students in the area. The district offers variety through two alternative schools and one charter school, which accounts for about 6.7% of local options. Large campuses like Thunder Mountain High School serve over 580 students each.
Town-Centered Coastal Learning
The majority of Juneau's schools are located in town settings, with a few rural outliers on the borough's periphery. The average school size is 289 students, providing a medium-sized feel that balances social opportunities with individual attention. From Auke Bay Elementary to the major high schools, the facilities reflect a modern, active community.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Juneau City and Borough
Reported Enrollment
4,338
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Juneau City and Borough
15 Public Schools in Juneau City and Borough
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Mountain High School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 586 |
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalT | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 567 |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 454 |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 407 |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 325 |
| Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 325 |
| Mendenhall River Community School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 302 |
| Harborview Elementary | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 301 |
| SayTik: Gastineau Community School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Douglas, 99801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 280 |
| Riverbend Elementary | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 268 |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 188 |
| HomeBRIDGE | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 172 |
| Juneau Community Charter School | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 81 |
| Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S. | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 69 |
| Johnson Youth Center | Record | Juneau Borough School District | Juneau, 99801Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Alternative | 13 |
Thunder Mountain High School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalT
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Rural: Fringe
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Auke Bay Elementary
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Rural: Fringe
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Harborview Elementary
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
SayTik: Gastineau Community School
Juneau Borough School District
Douglas, 99801 / Town: Remote
Riverbend Elementary
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Juneau Community Charter School
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S.
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Town: Remote
Johnson Youth Center
Juneau Borough School District
Juneau, 99801 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,482
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska?
Juneau's educational landscape consists of 15 public schools serving 4,338 students within a single borough-wide district. The system is well-balanced with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. As the state capital, the infrastructure is designed to support a growing and diverse population.
What are the major school districts in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska?
The Juneau Borough School District manages all 15 schools and 4,338 students in the area. The district offers variety through two alternative schools and one charter school, which accounts for about 6.7% of local options. Large campuses like Thunder Mountain High School serve over 580 students each.
What is the school experience like in Juneau City and Borough?
The majority of Juneau's schools are located in town settings, with a few rural outliers on the borough's periphery. The average school size is 289 students, providing a medium-sized feel that balances social opportunities with individual attention. From Auke Bay Elementary to the major high schools, the facilities reflect a modern, active community.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.