Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale vs. Thunder Mountain High School
Should you attend Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale or Thunder Mountain High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Thunder Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, Thunder Mountain High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
561 students
589 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#203 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
166
166
Grade 10 Students
133
150
Grade 11 Students
140
138
Grade 12 Students
122
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
12%
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
47%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
20%
19%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
