- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seward, AK
Seward High School
Federal NCES profile for Seward High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000540
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seward High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Seward High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seward High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Seward High School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 020039000540 · Seward, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 19.2:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Seward High School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+17.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Seward 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 173
Seward High School
173 students
What this shows Seward High School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seward High School compares
Seward 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 56% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Alaska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Seward High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Seward 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seward 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
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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seward High School
How many students attend Seward High School?
Seward High School has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seward, AK. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward High School is 19.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seward High School?
27.1% of students at Seward High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seward High School?
The largest demographic group at Seward High School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Seward, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seward High School?
Seward High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Seward High School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, Seward High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Seward 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.