Connections
Tel:
(907)714-8880
- Connections serves 737 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Connections places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Connections's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 83% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 78% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Connections is River City Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is River City Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Soldotna Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Soldotna River City Academy Grades: 7-12 | 80 students
0.0 miles
46188 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907)714-8945 0.0 7-12 80 - Soldotna Soldotna Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 336 students
0.1 miles
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907)260-5100 0.1 PK-6 336 - Soldotna Soldotna Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 164 students
0.1 miles
162 E Park Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907)260-9221 0.1 K-6 164 - Soldotna Skyview Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 414 students
0.9 miles
426 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907)260-2500 0.9 7-8 414 - Soldotna Soldotna High School Grades: 10-12 | 563 students
1.0 miles
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907)260-7000 1.0 10-12 563
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