Connections

143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connections ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Connections's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Connections 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 Connections is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#61 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Connections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
83%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Connections and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Connections and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connections's ranking?
Connections is ranked #61 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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%.
How many students attend Connections?
1,157 students attend Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Connections students are White, 9% 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
What school district is Connections part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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