- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenai, AK
Kenai Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenai Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000079
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenai Alternative High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenai Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Alternative High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kenai Alternative High School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 020039000079 · Kenai, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 11.3:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Kenai Alternative High School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kenai Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 45
Kenai Alternative High School
45 students
What this shows Kenai Alternative High School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenai Alternative High School compares
Kenai Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 17% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 28% in Alaska - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Two or More 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Kenai Alternative High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenai Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenai Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Kenai
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenai Alternative High School
How many students attend Kenai Alternative High School?
Kenai Alternative High School has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenai Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenai Alternative High School is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenai Alternative High School?
50.9% of students at Kenai Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenai Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenai Alternative High School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenai Alternative High School?
Kenai Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenai Alternative High School rank among public schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Alternative High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kenai on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Kenai Alternative High School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.