For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 549 students in Kenai, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK are Kenai Alternative High School and Kenai Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Kenai, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is equal to the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenai Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Kenai, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Kenai Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK include Kenai Alternative High School and Kenai Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kenai?
3 public high schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Kenai are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kenai include: Marathon School vs. Kenai Alternative High School, Kenai Central High School vs. Kenai Alternative High School, Marathon School vs. Kenai Central High School
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