Juneau Borough School District

Juneau, Alaska — 15 schools

4,338
Total Enrollment
15
Schools
$21,895
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Juneau Borough School District operates 15 public schools serving 4,338 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alaska. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,958 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Juneau City and Borough County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,895 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.5% local, 52.2% state, and 12.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $100,856 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #34 of 40 in Alaska against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 15 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 322.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 47.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.5% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt accounts for 20.5% of all Juneau Borough School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Juneau Borough School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Juneau Borough School District school enrollment varies 102× across entities

Juneau Borough School District school enrollment ranges from 10 students (lowest) to 1,018 students (highest), a spread of 1,008 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Juneau Borough School District student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Juneau Borough School District is typically wider than the Juneau Borough School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Juneau Borough School District chronic absenteeism rate is 47.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
52.2%
State
35.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
34 / 40
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Juneau City and Borough county, where this district is located.

$1,212
Studio/mo
$1,340
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,368
3 BR/mo
$2,679
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$100,856
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 15 schools in Juneau Borough School District.

White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 4.6%
Multiracial 23.6%
Other 17.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 15
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
322.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Juneau Borough School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Juneau Borough School District?

Juneau Borough School District has 15 schools, including 3 high, 2 middle, 9 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,338 students.

How much does Juneau Borough School District spend per student?

Juneau Borough School District spends $21,895 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #34 in Alaska.

What is the average teacher salary in Juneau Borough School District?

The average teacher salary in Juneau Borough School District is $100,856 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Juneau Borough School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Juneau City and Borough County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Juneau Borough School District?

Juneau Borough School District students are 44.5% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 15 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Juneau Borough School District?

Juneau Borough School District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #34 out of 40 districts in Alaska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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