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6.1 avg / 10

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

School District · Soldotna, Alaska

Students: 8,499
Teachers (FTE): 533
Estimated Scores: 6%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

42

17 elem, 4 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,862

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

How this district compares

Alaska rank

#30 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,862

$5,826 vs Alaska median

District size

8,499 students

Much larger than Alaska median

About Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is a Soldotna, Alaska school district serving 42 schools. The district educates 8,499 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $19,862 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Homer Flex School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.8%
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ELA Proficiency 42.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District with test data.

District Details

State
Alaska
City
Soldotna
Total Enrollment
8,499
Teachers (FTE)
533
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has 42 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

The average composite rating for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $19,862 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

Homer Flex School is the highest-rated school in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

Across schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kenai Peninsula Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 42 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
33.8%
ELA Proficiency
42.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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