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Johnson Youth Center

3252 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801

Ranked 124 of 127 in Alaska

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About Johnson Youth Center

The Johnson Youth Center is a very important public institution that serves students in grades 9–12 in the Juneau Borough School District. It is one of five high school programs in the district and offers a very structured and supportive learning environment for students who want to learn. The school is known as one of the best because it is dedicated to individualized instruction and credit recovery. It also keeps a low student-to-teacher ratio so that each student gets the attention they need. 88% of the students are from minority groups, which shows that the school has a diverse student body. The school uses district resources to help students grow academically and socially and emotionally. With strong funding from the district, Johnson Youth Center is a good option for students who need a different kind of school. Its strengths include a dedicated staff and a focused approach to helping students meet graduation requirements while getting ready to reintegrate into society, and it is one of the best high school in Alaska.

Johnson Youth Center Contact Information

Address

3252 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801

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Phone

(907) 523-6835

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
2
Full-time Teachers
4 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Johnson Youth Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.5%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 50%
Native Am. 37.5%
White
12.5%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
50%
Native Am.
37.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 8
87.5%
7 Female
12.5%
1 Male

Student Population

8 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

326 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Johnson Youth Center high school program is all about helping its students do well. In fact, every student went to school every day during the 2024–2025 school year. The facility has been working on improving safety and infrastructure lately. They put in a new surge protection system for the building, for instance, to keep the learning environment stable. The school also keeps offering specialized medical and mental health services through new partnerships to make sure that all of the students get the help they need with their schoolwork.

FAQ

Q1. Does the Johnson Youth Center help students get ready for college entrance exams?

Ans. Johnson Youth Center offers personalized help to school kids who are getting ready for the SAT and ACT so they can stay on track with their goals after high school.

Q2. What kind of place do school kids learn?

Ans. The facility has a very structured and supportive environment where school students get one-on-one help with their specific learning needs.

Q3. How does Johnson Youth Center teach school kids life skills?

Ans. The curriculum focuses on personal growth and responsibility, which helps students learn important communication and problem-solving skills that will help them succeed in the future.

Q4. Is it possible for students in school to get credits toward their high school diploma?

Ans. Students in school take challenging classes that meet state standards, which helps them keep moving toward graduation.

Q5. Is there a focus on future career planning?

Ans. Vocational resources can help students in school look into different career options and make a clear plan for how to get back into the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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