Connections

143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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:

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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
Total Students
1,118 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Connections, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
23%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Connections and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Connections and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Connections and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Connections and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Connections and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
81%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Connections and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Connections and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Connections.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Connections and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Connections and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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
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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