Soldotna Prep School (Closed 2023)

Soldotna Prep 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 42%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (19-20)
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(18-19)
15-19%
39%
(18-19)
20-24%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
10%
23%
Asian
(19-20)
1%
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
7%
Black
(19-20)
1%
3%
White
(19-20)
73%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)
9%
11%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Soldotna Prep School?
189 students attend Soldotna Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Soldotna Prep School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Soldotna Prep School offer ?
Soldotna Prep School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Soldotna Prep School part of?
Soldotna Prep School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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