How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aurora Borealis Charter School | Kenai Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kenai, AK | Kenai, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 199 | 525 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 25.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aurora Borealis Charter School | Kenai Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,460 | $20,460 |
| District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aurora Borealis Charter School | Kenai Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 62.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.5% | 10.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 21.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aurora Borealis Charter School | Kenai Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 262.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.2% | 42.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.