Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale

jdhs.juneauschools.org/

1,018 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS), located at 1639 Glacier Avenue, serves as a cornerstone of public secondary education in Alaska’s capital city. As part of the Juneau School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Nestled in a unique geographic setting, the school integrates its local environment into its identity, fostering a culture that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the well-being of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, JDHS offers a vibrant array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on preparing graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce, while maintaining traditions that reflect the history and spirit of Juneau. By leveraging both its academic resources and its connection to the local community, Juneau-Douglas High School continues to function as a vital hub for youth development in Southeast Alaska.

1,018

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	99
Black	11
Asian	77
Two or More	213
American Indian	117
Pacific Islander	29

White
472 (46.4%)
Two or More
213 (20.9%)
American Indian
117 (11.5%)
Hispanic
99 (9.7%)
Asian
77 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
29 (2.8%)
Black
11 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)523-1501
Website:	http://jdhs.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,018
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 280

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 220