- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Soldotna, AK
Soldotna High School
Federal NCES profile for Soldotna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000542
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soldotna High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soldotna High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Soldotna High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 020039000542 · Soldotna, AK High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 17.8:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Soldotna High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Soldotna High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- This school
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
- Kalifornsky Be 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Soldotna High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soldotna High School compares
Soldotna High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 63% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Alaska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Soldotna High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Soldotna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soldotna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Soldotna High School
How many students attend Soldotna High School?
Soldotna High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldotna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldotna High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soldotna High School?
22.5% of students at Soldotna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soldotna High School?
The largest demographic group at Soldotna High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soldotna High School?
Soldotna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Soldotna High School rank among public schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Soldotna, 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 Soldotna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Soldotna High School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Kenai Central High School (525 students), and Mt. View Elementary (449 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.