Kenai Alternative High School
Tel:
(907) 335-2870
Kenai Alternative High School serves 71 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Kenai Alternative High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 71 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Kenai Alternative High School is 0.65, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | <50% | 34% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | <50% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 54% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kenai Alternative High School is Marathon School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Aurora Borealis Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenai Aurora Borealis Charter School Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 197 students10
0.0 miles
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292 0 K-8 197 - Kenai Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 260 students10
1.2 miles
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804 1.2 K-5 260 - Kenai Marathon School Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 5 students
1.2 miles
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343 1.2 7-12 5 - Kenai Kenai Central High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 462 students10
1.5 miles
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100 1.5 9-12 462 - Kenai Kenai Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 344 students10
1.8 miles
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700 1.8 6-8 344
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