For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 3,921 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Hope School, Cooper Landing School and Susan B English School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homer High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Landing School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Susan B English School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Nikolaevsk School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Gr: K-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Homer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
River City Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kachemak Selo School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tebughna School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1212.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Seward High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Soldotna High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Port Graham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Kenai Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Voznesenka School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1919.
Nanwalek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2020.
Razdolna School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31746 Basargin Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 23%
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Hope School, Cooper Landing School and Susan B English School.
How many public high schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
21 public high schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough include: Marathon School vs. Kenai Alternative High School, Soldotna High School vs. Kenai Central High School, Kenai Central High School vs. Kenai Alternative High School
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