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#277 of 412 schools in AK
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
High School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Nikiski, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 7112, Nikiski, AK 99635
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nikiski Middle/senior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nikiski Middle/senior High School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Homer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 365 | Compare → |
| Ninilchik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| River City AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is a public high school in Nikiski, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nikiski Middle/senior High School
What grades does Nikiski Middle/senior High School serve?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nikiski Middle/senior High School rank in AK?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School ranks #277 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Nikiski Middle/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nikiski Middle/senior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nikiski Middle/senior High School a charter school?
No, Nikiski Middle/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nikiski Middle/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Nikiski Middle/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
46.8% of students at Nikiski Middle/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (907) 776-9400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99635)
- 106
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 99635; 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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