Kenai Central High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Kenai Central High School
Kenai Central High School is a public high school located in Kenai, Alaska. It is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school offers a wide range of academic programs, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and college prep courses. The school is also home to a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and clubs. Kenai Central High School has a strong sense of community and strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school is committed to developing students into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to take on the challenges of college and the workforce.
Address:
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611Phone:
(907) 283-2100
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
371 students
Overview Kenai Central High School
Kenai Central High School serves 371 students in grades 9-12.
Kenai Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on Kenai Central High School
Kenai Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kenai Central High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
