Kenai Alternative High School serves 41 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 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenai Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenai Alternative High School's student population of 41 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kenai Alternative High School often compared to?
Kenai Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenai Central High School, Marathon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenai Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Kenai Alternative High School is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kenai Alternative High School?
41 students attend Kenai Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kenai Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenai Alternative High School?
Kenai Alternative High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenai Alternative High School offer ?
Kenai Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenai Alternative High School part of?
Kenai Alternative High School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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