Serving 1,188 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,188 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Connections' attendance zone encompasses the entire Soldotna, AK school district and covers approximately 24,752 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone's edge averaging 101 miles. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 178.4 miles from the school.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Connections's student population of 1,188 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,188 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Connections ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections is 0.36, 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
#96 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
American Indian
4%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
79%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65-69%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections's ranking?
Connections is ranked #96 out of 441 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 65-69%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Connections?
1,188 students attend Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Connections students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Connections offer ?
Connections offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connections part of?
Connections is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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