Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School

Juneau Borough School District
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
454 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (DHMS), located in Juneau, Alaska, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Juneau School District. The school’s name, which translates to "Grounding Place" in the Tlingit language, reflects its commitment to creating a stable and supportive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Renninger Street, the facility is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing community connection and the unique cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska.

The school’s curriculum is broad, focusing on core academic subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, athletics, and elective courses. DHMS places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and collaborative learning. With a focus on inclusive practices, the school works to integrate the local Juneau community into the educational experience, ensuring that students feel rooted in their local identity while gaining the skills necessary for future success.
454
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (45.4 %)
  • Two or More
    94 (20.7 %)
  • American Indian
    84 (18.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    26 (5.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)796-5800
Website: http://dhms.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
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 6 157
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 164
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Juneau Borough School District
407 Students
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th