Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N Binkley St
Soldotna, AK 99669
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 8,423 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
42 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
8,423 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
539 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#18 out of 52 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.71
# American Indian Students
675 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
22%
# Asian Students
72 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
41 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
6,087 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
72%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
1,139 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
142
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
619
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
624
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
608
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
612
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
657
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
627
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
661
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
698
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
641
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
662
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
590
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
603
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,771 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$167 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,361
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,771
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Kenai Peninsula Borough   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Hope School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Connections
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Grades: K-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #66.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728
Grades: K-6
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Homer Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Rank: #88.
Cooper Landing School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
River City Academy
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1010.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1111.
Moose Pass School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Kachemak Selo School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Nikolaevsk School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Port Graham School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1515.
Homer High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
West Homer Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750
Grades: 3-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1717.
Redoubt Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
486 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chapman School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kenai Central High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #2020.
Susan B English School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2121.
Skyview Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 361 students
Rank: #2222.
Seward Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #2323.
Tustumena Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1049 E Poppy Lane
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
William H. Seward Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #2727.
Kenai Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #2828.
Mt. View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2929.
Soldotna Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Soldotna High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #3232.
Seward High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #3333.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
Rank: #3434.
Ninilchik School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3535.
Sterling Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District manages 42 public schools serving 8,423 students.
What is the rank of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is ranked #23 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
72% of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,771 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 42 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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