- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Juneau, AK
Johnson Youth Center
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Youth Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020021000396
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Youth Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alaska.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 10
- students enrolled
Johnson Youth Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Youth Center ranks #2 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Johnson Youth Center shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-38.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 020021000396 · Juneau, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 5:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Johnson Youth Center shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-38.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Johnson Youth Center 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
- Dzantik'i Heen
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
- This school 10
Johnson Youth Center
10 students
What this shows Johnson Youth Center reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Youth Center compares
Johnson Youth Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Alaska - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.0%
Two or More 20.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Johnson Youth Center is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Johnson Youth Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Youth Center'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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Juneau
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Auke Bay Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Harborview Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Standard public school
322 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall River Community School
Standard public school
308 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
Standard public school
281 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Youth Center
How many students attend Johnson Youth Center?
Johnson Youth Center has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Youth Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Youth Center is 5:1, which is 67% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Youth Center?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Youth Center is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Juneau, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Youth Center?
Johnson Youth Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Youth Center rank among schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Youth Center ranks #2 of 9 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 schools in Juneau on the city page.
What other schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Besides Johnson Youth Center, Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students), Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.