Nikiski High School is a public high school in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District located in Nikiski, Alaska. The school population is approximately 400 students in grades 6-12 and it is classified as a 3A school by the Alaska School Activities Association.
Serving 276 students in grades 6-12, Nikiski Middle/senior 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 25-29% (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 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nikiski Middle/Senior High School serves the northeast part of its school district in Nikiski, AK, covering an area of approximately 165.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nikiski Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nikiski Middle/senior High School's student population of 276 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nikiski Middle/senior 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 Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 0.45, 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
#244 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikiski Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is ranked #244 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
276 students attend Nikiski Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nikiski Middle/senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nikiski Middle/senior High School offer ?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nikiski Middle/senior High School part of?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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