Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
School District · Soldotna, Alaska
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
42
17 elem, 4 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
8,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
42
17 elem, 4 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
8,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#17 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,862
$5,826 vs Alaska median
District size
8,499 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District ranks #17 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcneil Canyon Elementary (9.3/10), West Homer Elementary (9.0/10), and Aurora Borealis Charter School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 42). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcneil Canyon Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | West Homer Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Aurora Borealis Charter School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Nikiski North Star Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | William H. Seward Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sterling Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Redoubt Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Skyview Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Fireweed Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Kenai Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 42 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $19,862 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcneil Canyon Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
42 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools4
High Schools9
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Soldotna
- Total Enrollment
- 8,499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 533
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's district-level spending was $19,862 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
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 47.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. 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 6.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
How we rate schools
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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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