For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,438 students in Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Juneau, AK are Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School, Johnson Youth Center and Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Juneau, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Juneau, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Thunder Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Juneau, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Juneau, AK include Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School, Johnson Youth Center and Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale.
How many public high schools are located in Juneau?
5 public high schools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Juneau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Juneau include: Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale vs. Thunder Mountain High School, Thunder Mountain High School vs. Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale, Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School vs. Thunder Mountain High School
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