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Juneau City and Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Juneau City and Borough hosts 16 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 5,481 Alaska students across 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Juneau City and Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,085
-680 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
31,794
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
1 districts
Enrollment
5,481
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$101,661
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
20.5%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
8
2,179 students
Middle
3
1,381 students
High
4
1,697 students
Combined / other
1
224 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Juneau Borough School District
5,481 students · 1 district in Juneau City and Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Juneau City and Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
8%
Two or more
18%
Native American
9%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
23%
Native American
13%
Pacific Islander
3%
Bachelor's+
41.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Juneau City and Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

See all 13 schools in Juneau City and Borough ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KaleJuneauHigh09-121,018·
Thunder Mountain High SchoolJuneauHigh09-12589·
Thunder Mountain Middle SchoolJuneauMiddle07-08574·
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle SchoolJuneauMiddle06-08437·
Floyd Dryden Middle SchoolJuneauMiddle06-08370·
Auke Bay ElementaryJuneauElementaryPK-06353·
Harborview ElementaryJuneauElementaryPK-06349·
SIT EETI SHAANAX - GLACIER VALLEY SCHOOLJuneauElementaryPK-06322·
Mendenhall River Community SchoolJuneauElementaryPK-06308·
KAX_DIG_OOWU HEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJuneauElementaryPK-06290·
SAYEIK: GASTINEAU COMMUNITY SCHOOLJuneauElementaryPK-06281·
HomeBRIDGEJuneauCombinedPK-12224·
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative SchoolJuneauElementaryPK-08205·
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S.JuneauHigh09-1280·
Juneau Community Charter SchoolJuneauElementaryKG-0871·
Johnson Youth CenterJuneauHigh05-1210·

Cities in Juneau City and Borough

Juneau16 schools

About Juneau City and Borough

In Alaska, Juneau City and Borough is a low-population county of about 31,794 residents. 16 public schools across the county instructs about 5,481 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $101,661, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% higher than the Alaska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Juneau City and Borough is made up of 8 elementary schools (2,179 students), 3 middle schools (1,381), 4 high schools (1,697), and 1 combined or other schools.

Juneau Borough School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,481 students across Juneau City and Borough.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 14%: 4,765 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,085 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Juneau City and Borough lost 2 schools, going from 15 to 13.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Juneau City and Borough discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Juneau City and Borough?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 5,481.
How many high schools are in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,697 students.
How many middle schools are in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,381 students.
How many elementary schools are in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,179 students.
What is the largest school district in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau Borough School District is the largest school district in Juneau City and Borough, serving approximately 5,481 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau City and Borough has roughly 31,794 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Juneau City and Borough?
Median household income in Juneau City and Borough is $101,661, above the Alaska average of $82,260. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Juneau City and Borough?
Approximately 41.2% of adults 25 and older in Juneau City and Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Juneau City and Borough qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 20.5% of students in Juneau City and Borough public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Juneau City and Borough schools?
Across Juneau City and Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.6 to 1.

Juneau City and Borough school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data