Juneau Borough School District

The Juneau Borough School District in Alaska consists of 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population across the region.

Among the standout schools in the district, Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale consistently ranks among the top 30 high schools in Alaska and has the highest proficiency rates in science and math. The Juneau Community Charter School, a K-8 charter school, is a top-performing elementary school in the state, with strong proficiency rates across all grade levels. Additionally, Auke Bay Elementary stands out with its consistently high rankings and the highest science proficiency rates among the district's elementary schools.

The district's diverse student population, with significant percentages of Native American, Asian, and multiracial students, is a unique characteristic. However, there is a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the schools serving more economically disadvantaged students generally having lower proficiency rates. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be influencing academic outcomes, and the performance of the alternative schools warrants further investigation to understand the unique challenges and needs of their specialized student populations.