- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenai, AK
Kenai Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenai Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000537
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenai Central High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenai Central High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Central High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kenai Central High School grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 020039000537 · Kenai, AK High · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 19.4:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Kenai Central High School grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kenai Central 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
- This school
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- Kalifornsky Be 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Kenai Central High School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenai Central High School compares
Kenai Central High School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 59% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Alaska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Two or More 21.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Kenai Central High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Central 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenai Central 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenai Central High School
How many students attend Kenai Central High School?
Kenai Central High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenai Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenai Central High School is 19.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenai Central High School?
25.5% of students at Kenai Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenai Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenai Central High School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenai Central High School?
Kenai Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Central High School rank among public schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Central High School ranks #3 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 Central High School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Mt. View Elementary (449 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.