Marathon School
Marathon School serves 5 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 71%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 81%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Marathon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marathon School's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 5 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Marathon School is 0.57, 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) (09-10) | <50% | 71% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≥50% | 81% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 20% | 3% |
| White | 60% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 20% | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 79% |
| 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 Marathon School is Kenai Central High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kenai Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenai Kenai Central High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 462 students10
0.7 miles
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100 0.7 9-12 462 - Kenai Kenai Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 344 students10
1.0 miles
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700 1 6-8 344 - Kenai Aurora Borealis Charter School Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 197 students10
1.2 miles
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292 1.2 K-8 197 - Kenai Kenai Alternative High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 71 students
1.2 miles
705 Frontage Road #c
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870 1.2 9-12 71 - Kenai Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 260 students10
1.5 miles
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804 1.5 K-5 260
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