- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Juneau, AK
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020021000134
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 020021000134 · Juneau, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
1,018 students
- Thunder Mounta
Thunder Mountain High School
586 students
- This school
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students
- Floyd Dryden M 407
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students
- Auke Bay Eleme 353
Auke Bay Elementary
353 students
- Harborview Ele 349
Harborview Elementary
349 students
What this shows Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School compares
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in Alaska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Juneau Borough School District reports $20,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harborview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Juneau
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
How many students attend Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School?
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School?
28.0% of students at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School?
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School rank among public schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Juneau, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Juneau on the city page.
What other schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Besides Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School, Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students), Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), and Floyd Dryden Middle School (407 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.