Enrollment
695
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000542
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soldotna High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soldotna High School
Soldotna High School is a large high school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Alaska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 695 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Kenai Central High School (525 students) alongside Soldotna 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 Soldotna High School compares
Soldotna 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Soldotna 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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Soldotna High School a good school?
Soldotna High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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