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Juneau Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
15
Schools
4,338
Students
$21,895
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
26.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Juneau Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 4,338 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,895 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School06–08454
Floyd Dryden Middle School06–08407
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson Youth Center05–1213
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalT09–12567
Thunder Mountain High School09–12586
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S.09–1269
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HomeBRIDGEPK–12172
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,895+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
35%
State
52.2%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal
12.3%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
4,338
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,895 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Juneau Borough School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 4,338 students.
What is the graduation rate for Juneau Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Juneau Borough School District spend per student?
Juneau Borough School District spends $21,895 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Juneau Borough School District?
26% of students in Juneau Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Juneau Borough School District?
Yes — 1 of the 15 schools in Juneau Borough School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Juneau Borough School District serve?
Juneau Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Juneau Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Juneau Borough School District is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.