Thunder Mountain High School

(907)780-1900

tmhs.juneauschools.org

586 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thunder Mountain High School, located in Juneau, Alaska, is one of the district’s primary secondary institutions, serving students in grades 9–12. Nestled in the scenic Dimond Park area, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility is known for its modern design and integration with the surrounding community, providing students with access to robust athletic, artistic, and extracurricular programs that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond standard core subjects, Thunder Mountain emphasizes a culture of community and student success, often leveraging its unique Alaskan location to incorporate local perspectives into its learning environment. The school operates under the Juneau School District, maintaining a focus on inclusivity, academic rigor, and the development of essential life skills. By providing a wide range of electives, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and vocational opportunities, the school aims to support the diverse interests and future goals of its student body.

586

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thunder Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	58
Black	3
Asian	43
Two or More	113
American Indian	68
Pacific Islander	16

White
285 (48.6 %)
Two or More
113 (19.3 %)
American Indian
68 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.9 %)
Asian
43 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.7 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)780-1900
Website:	http://tmhs.juneauschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 9 156

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 135