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Thunder Mountain High School

3101 Dimond Park Loop, Juneau, AK 99801Juneau Borough School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
586
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$21,895
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 586 students in grades 09–12 in Juneau, Alaska.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,895 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thunder Mountain High School is a large high in Juneau, Alaska, serving grades 09–12 with 586 students. The district invests $21,895 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Thunder Mountain High School

586
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution310 male · 276 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 119 students
Student Composition
49%
10%
19%
12%
Asian7%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black1%
Multiracial19%
Native American12%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020021000737

Academic Outcomes at Thunder Mountain High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
72%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,895Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,895
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,634
Student Support$4,160
Administration$2,627
Operations$3,284
Other$2,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,895 spent per student, an estimated $9,699 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
35%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $21,895/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Auke Bay ElementarySit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley SchoolMendenhall River Community SchoolHarborview Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle SchoolFloyd Dryden Middle School
↓
High School
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalTYaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S.Johnson Youth Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJuneau City and Borough
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJuneau Borough School District →
Phone: (907)780-1900
NCES ID: 020021000737
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Juneau seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Juneau Borough School District
High
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalT
567 students · 09–12
● 38 opp20% FRL
Mid
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students · 06–08
● 38 opp33% FRL
Mid
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students · 06–08
● 38 opp24% FRL
Elem
Auke Bay Elementary
325 students · PK–05
● 38 opp14% FRL
Elem
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
325 students · PK–05
● 38 opp34% FRL
Elem
Mendenhall River Community School
302 students · PK–05
● 38 opp31% FRL
Elem
Harborview Elementary
301 students · PK–06
● 38 opp34% FRL
Elem
SayTik: Gastineau Community School
280 students · PK–05
● 36 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3101 Dimond Park Loop, Juneau, AK 99801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.