Enrollment
173
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000540
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seward High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seward High School
Seward High School is a mid-sized high school in Seward, Alaska, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 173 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,242 per pupil, 39% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Seward High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seward High School compares
Seward High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Seward High School.
$20,242
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Seward on the city page.
Is Seward High School a good school?
Seward High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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