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#216 of 412 schools in AK
Connections
School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Soldotna, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 E Park Ave, Soldotna, AK 99669
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Connections score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Connections sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soldotna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,133
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Inlet AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Nanwalek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
| Ninilchik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| Port Graham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #16 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Connections is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connections
Connections is a public school in Soldotna, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 1,118 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 86:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connections
What grades does Connections serve?
Connections serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Connections?
Connections has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections is 86:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connections rank in AK?
Connections ranks #216 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Connections's MySchoolScout rating?
Connections has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Connections?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connections has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Connections a charter school?
No, Connections is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Connections a Title I school?
No, Connections is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 86:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Phone
- (907) 714-8880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99669)
- 15,722
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99669; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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