Juneau Community Charter School

About Juneau Community Charter School

Juneau Community Charter School is an innovative educational institution located in the heart of Juneau, Alaska. Founded in 2016, the school offers a unique learning environment for students in grades K-8. At Juneau Community Charter School, we believe in providing a personalized learning experience for each student, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong foundation of knowledge.
We offer an interdisciplinary approach to learning, combining traditional classroom instruction with hands-on activities and projects. Our curriculum is based on the Alaska State Standards and includes mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, and the arts. We also provide a variety of extracurricular activities and community outreach programs, such as field trips, arts and crafts, and community service projects.
At Juneau Community Charter School, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where students can develop their potential and reach their goals. We believe in fostering a sense of community and responsibility through our commitment to respect, collaboration, and responsibility. We also strive to provide a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.

Address:	1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:	(907) 523-1679
Site:	education.alaska.gov/DOE_Rolodex/SchoolCalendar/Home/SchoolDetails/229010
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	81 students

Overview Juneau Community Charter School

Juneau Community Charter School serves 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Juneau Community Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Juneau Community Charter School

Juneau Community Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Juneau Community Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.