Enrollment
1,018
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Juneau, AK
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
Federal NCES profile for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020021000133
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt has class sizes larger than 97% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+109% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt is a lower-poverty, large high school in Juneau, Alaska, enrolling 1,018 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Alaska schools and 109% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Alaska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #13, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Two or More (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 high schools, it stands alongside Thunder Mountain High School (586 students): Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Juneau Borough School District also operates Thunder Mountain High School (586 students) and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students) alongside Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt.
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 Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt compares
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.8:1 | ▲ 109% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 97% in Alaska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Two or More 20.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juneau Borough School District, which includes Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt.
$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 Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Mountain High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harborview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt'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
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Juneau
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
How many students attend Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt?
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Juneau, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt?
The student-teacher ratio at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt is 31.8:1, which is 109% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt?
15.9% of students at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt?
The largest demographic group at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Juneau, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt?
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt rank among high schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Juneau on the city page.
Is Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt a good school?
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska. 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 Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt, Juneau Borough School District also operates Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students), and Floyd Dryden Middle School (407 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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