Juneau Community Charter School

1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801

jccs.juneauschools.org/

Charter School 81 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Juneau Community Charter School (JCCS) is a public charter school located in downtown Juneau, Alaska, serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principle of providing an alternative educational environment within the public school system, the school is known for its multi-age classrooms and a highly collaborative, project-based learning model. By blending different grade levels, the school fosters a close-knit community where older students often mentor younger ones, encouraging social-emotional growth alongside academic development.

The school places a strong emphasis on individualized instruction and family involvement, requiring active participation from parents to support its educational mission. JCCS utilizes a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with hands-on, community-focused projects, often taking advantage of Juneau’s unique natural environment and local resources. With a philosophy centered on student-led inquiry and small group learning, JCCS aims to cultivate independent thinkers and lifelong learners who are deeply connected to their local community.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juneau Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	11
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
44 (54.3 %)
Two or More
22 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (13.6 %)
Asian
2 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)523-1679
Website:	http://jccs.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 9