Serving 79 students in grades 7-12, River City Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River City Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Soldotna school district, covering approximately 24,752 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 178.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
River City Academy's student population of 79 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Welcome to RCA! The staff, students, and I are happy to welcome you and share our unique school with you.
School Rankings
River City Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Academy is 0.47, 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
#128 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Academy's ranking?
River City Academy is ranked #128 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City Academy?
The graduation rate of River City Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend River City Academy?
79 students attend River City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of River City Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River City Academy?
River City Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does River City Academy offer ?
River City Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River City Academy part of?
River City Academy is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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