Serving 91 students in grades 7-12, River City Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
River City Academy's student population of 91 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River City Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Academy is 0.37, 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
#170 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Academy's ranking?
River City Academy is ranked #170 out of 459 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City Academy?
The graduation rate of River City Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend River City Academy?
91 students attend River City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of River City Academy students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Academy?
River City Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does River City Academy offer ?
River City Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River City Academy part of?
River City Academy is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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