Serving 117 students in grades 7-12, River City Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
River City Academy's student population of 117 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River City Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Academy is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Academy's ranking?
River City Academy is ranked #71 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City Academy?
The graduation rate of River City Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend River City Academy?
117 students attend River City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of River City Academy students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Academy?
River City Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does River City Academy offer ?
River City Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River City Academy part of?
River City Academy is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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