How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kenai Central High School | Nikiski Middle/Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kenai, AK | Nikiski, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 525 | 276 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.5% | 45.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kenai Central High School | Nikiski Middle/Senior 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 | Kenai Central High School | Nikiski Middle/Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 72.5% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.1% | 8.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 21.0% | 12.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kenai Central High School | Nikiski Middle/Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 262.5:1 | 276:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 68.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 13 |
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.