Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School

3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School's student population of 325 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#309 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
23%
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25-29%
29%
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30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
13%
22%
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
32%
47%
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Hawaiian
9%
3%
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Two or more races
32%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School's ranking?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is ranked #309 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
325 students attend Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School students are White, 32% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School offer ?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School part of?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School located?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is located in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Mendenhall Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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