Seward High School

Seward High School is a regular public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Seward, Alaska, located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. With an enrollment of 164 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1, the school provides a relatively close-knit environment where students can receive individual attention. The school has 10 full-time equivalent teachers, ensuring that each student benefits from a dedicated teaching staff.

Seward High School's academic performance, as rated by MySchoolScout, is at 5.2 out of 10, placing it in the 45th percentile among Alaska's 413 schools. In reading and math, 24% and 15% of students, respectively, are proficient or above, indicating areas for academic growth. The school is situated in a remote rural area, offering students a unique setting with a close-knit community.

Seward's neighborhood boasts a median household income of $78,200 and a median home value of $275,300, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The community is relatively prosperous, with a low poverty rate of 7.2%.

With an enrollment of 164 students, Seward High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Seward High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.