Kenai Central High School

9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 436 students in grades 9-12, Kenai Central High School ranks in the top 50% 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 lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kenai Central High School's student population of 436 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenai Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenai Central High School is 0.51, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
#174 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenai Central High School 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 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
9%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
16%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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80-84%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #174 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Kenai Alternative High School, Soldotna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenai Central High School?
The graduation rate of Kenai Central High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kenai Central High School?
436 students attend Kenai Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kenai Central High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenai Central High School?
Kenai Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenai Central High School offer ?
Kenai Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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   5/31/2010
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - panth

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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