Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Kenai Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenai Central High School serves the northeast part of Kenai, AK, covering an attendance zone of approximately 55 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenai Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kenai Central High School's student population of 525 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenai Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenai Central High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenai Central High School's ranking?
Kenai Central High School is ranked #281 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Kenai Central High School often compared to?
Kenai Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soldotna High School, Kenai Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenai Central High School?
The graduation rate of Kenai Central High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Kenai Central High School?
525 students attend Kenai Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kenai Central High School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenai Central High School?
Kenai Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenai Central High School offer ?
Kenai Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenai Central High School part of?
Kenai Central High School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The music program is great, as is the education. The teachers are all very helpful and concerned about students. The office staff pay a lot of attention and know almost every student by name.
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