Soldotna Prep School in Soldotna, AK serves 9th鈥揼rade students with an enrollment of 189 in 2020 and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, which is typical for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
The graduation rate has been consistently low at 50% from 2013 through 2022, which is considerably lower than the state average of approximately 78% over the same period.
Math proficiency at Soldotna Prep showed declining performance, dropping from 30% in 2019 to 10% in 2022, both below district and state averages that ranged from 23% to 41%.
Reading proficiency declined from 30% in 2019 to 11% in 2022, remaining lower than the Alaska state average of about 29% to 46% during those years.
Enrollment remained stable in recent years with no significant demographic shifts reported; approximately 30% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (19-20)
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)10%
23%
Asian
(19-20)1%
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
7%
Black
(19-20)1%
3%
White
(19-20)73%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
11%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Soldotna Prep School?
189 students attend Soldotna Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Soldotna Prep School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Soldotna Prep School offer ?
Soldotna Prep School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Soldotna Prep School part of?
Soldotna Prep School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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