JOHNSON YOUTH CENTER

Johnson Youth Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Juneau Borough School District school district, located in Juneau, AK with about 15 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Johnson Youth Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Johnson Youth Center (JYC)**, located in Juneau, Alaska, is a secure residential facility operated by the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice. Unlike a traditional academic school, it serves as a detention and treatment center for youth who have been remanded to the custody of the state. The facility is designed to provide a structured, safe environment for young people, focusing on rehabilitation, behavioral intervention, and public safety while they navigate the juvenile justice process.

Within the center, education is a primary component of the youth’s daily programming. The JYC operates an on-site educational program in partnership with the local school district, ensuring that residents continue their academic progress despite their confinement. The curriculum is typically individualized to meet the specific credit needs of each student, emphasizing core subjects, vocational skills, and personal development to help youth successfully reintegrate into their communities upon their release.

For more information, contact Johnson Youth Center at (907) 523-6835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.