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Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School's student population of 188 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 0.53, which is less 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)
#184 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
65%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School's ranking?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is ranked #184 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
188 students attend Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School offer ?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School part of?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School located?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is located in the Downtown Juneau neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown Juneau.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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