Enrollment
454
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is a large middle school in Juneau, Alaska, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Juneau Borough School District spends $20,765 per pupil, 38% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Juneau's middle schools, it stands alongside Floyd Dryden Middle School (407 students): Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.3:1).
Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students) and Thunder Mountain High School (586 students) alongside Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School compares
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juneau Borough School District, which includes Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School.
$20,765
Per student
-38%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School a good school?
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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