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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
42
Schools
8,528
Students
$20,460
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
32.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 8,528 students across 42 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,460 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (42)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Homer Middle School07–08178
Kenai Middle School06–08411
Seward Middle School06–08113
Skyview Middle School07–08374
Other Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ConnectionsKG–121,036
Cooper Landing SchoolKG–1220
Hope SchoolPK–1221
Kachemak Selo SchoolPK–1230
Nanwalek SchoolPK–1284
Nikolaevsk SchoolPK–1230
Ninilchik SchoolPK–12122
Port Graham SchoolPK–1227
Razdolna SchoolPK–1281
Susan B English SchoolPK–1252
Tebughna SchoolPK–1227
Voznesenka SchoolPK–12119
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,460+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
29%
State
54.5%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
8,528
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,460 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 42 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has 42 public schools, serving a total of 8,528 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spend per student?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,460 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
33% of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Yes — 4 of the 42 schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Kenai Peninsula Borough School District serve?
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.