Serving 1,036 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connections ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Connections's student population of 1,036 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Connections ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections is 0.32, 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
#103 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections's ranking?
Connections is ranked #103 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections?
The graduation rate of Connections is 60-64%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Connections?
1,036 students attend Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Connections students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Connections offer ?
Connections offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connections part of?
Connections is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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