Connections

143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connections ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,118 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Connections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Connections's student population of 1,118 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Connections ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#103 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
30-34%
23%
50-54%
29%
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
60-64%
78%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connections's ranking?
Connections is ranked #103 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections?
The graduation rate of Connections is 60-64%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Connections?
1,118 students attend Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Connections students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Connections offer ?
Connections offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connections part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,118 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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