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#157 of 412 schools in AK
Top 38% in state
Thunder Mountain High School
High School · Juneau Borough School District · Juneau, AK
A Juneau Borough School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10014 Crazy Horse Dr, Juneau, AK 99801
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thunder Mountain High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thunder Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Juneau), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,141
Median home value
$433,000
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Juneau Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomebridgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
| Johnson Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Juneau-douglas High School: Yadaa.at KaleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 561 | Compare → |
| Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Juneau Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $20,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunder Mountain High School is listed in Juneau Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunder Mountain High School
Thunder Mountain High School is a public high school in Juneau, AK, part of Juneau Borough School District, serving approximately 589 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunder Mountain High School
What grades does Thunder Mountain High School serve?
Thunder Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thunder Mountain High School?
Thunder Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Mountain High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunder Mountain High School rank in AK?
Thunder Mountain High School ranks #157 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Thunder Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunder Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thunder Mountain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Mountain High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thunder Mountain High School a charter school?
No, Thunder Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunder Mountain High School a Title I school?
No, Thunder Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thunder Mountain High School?
12.1% of students at Thunder Mountain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Juneau City and Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (907) 780-1900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99801)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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