Kachemak Selo School in Homer, AK, serves 29 students across Pre鈥揔 to 12th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District average of 38%; this reflects a decline from 50% math proficiency in 2021 and 2022.
Reading proficiency at the school is 50%, higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 34%, showing improvement from a low of 20% in 2019.
Science proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 42%, indicating an upward trend from 20% in 2021.
Enrollment declined significantly from 91 students in 2010 to 29 students in 2023, representing a continued long鈥搕erm decrease in student population at this rural Alaska school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kachemak Selo School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kachemak Selo School's student population of 29 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kachemak Selo School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kachemak Selo School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
100%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kachemak Selo School's ranking?
Kachemak Selo School is ranked #166 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kachemak Selo School?
The graduation rate of Kachemak Selo School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kachemak Selo School?
29 students attend Kachemak Selo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kachemak Selo School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kachemak Selo School?
Kachemak Selo School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kachemak Selo School offer ?
Kachemak Selo School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kachemak Selo School part of?
Kachemak Selo School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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