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River City Academy

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River City Academy ranks 24 th of 60 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 60 Alaska High Schools

Better than 60% of Alaska high schools

Summary

River City Academy is a public high school located in Soldotna, Alaska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 74 students. It is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked 12th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River City Academy consistently outperforms the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the state of Alaska in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 66.67% of 10th-grade students at River City Academy were proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to 45.32% for the district and 34.89% for the state. The school also performs well in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages. Additionally, River City Academy has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 30 high schools in Alaska over the past several years, and ranking 10th out of 63 Alaska high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River City Academy's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 16.6 students per teacher over the past few years, is lower than the nearby Kenai Central High School (18.1 students per teacher) and Soldotna High School (17.7 students per teacher), potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at River City Academy has fluctuated, ranging from 28.57% to 41.89% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby Kenai Central High School (29.96%) and Soldotna High School (22.63%).

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

48.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669

(907) 714-6400

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Two or more races:

16.5%

Hispanic:

8.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2014 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Alaska median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg39%

Alaska avg33%

Middle school

65^th of 94

Alaska public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

24^th of 60

Alaska public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6High Schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

12^th of 24Kenai Peninsula Borough School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	65 of 94	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.5	54 of 95	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.9	23 of 84	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	46 of 99	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.3	49 of 96	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.1	24 of 88	72.7%	★★★★☆
2015	49.7	77 of 151	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	72.5	38 of 138	72.5%	★★★★☆
2013	74.0	35 of 136	74.3%	★★★★☆
2012	77.5	26 of 135	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	58.2	60 of 136	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2022	42.9	38 of 68	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2022	49.8	35 of 69	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.0	58 of 72	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	24 of 60	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.4	10 of 63	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	48.4	28 of 62	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.8	19 of 62	69.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	12 of 61	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	9 of 77	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	12 of 74	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	54.8	37 of 83	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.8	55 of 135	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.1	46 of 139	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.8	51 of 136	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.8	57 of 142	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	29.0	92 of 140	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	74.0	39 of 151	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	73.2	38 of 151	74.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2023	47.8	24 of 47	48.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	59.2	20 of 46	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	27 of 47	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	77.7	10 of 47	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.2	20 of 56	64.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2022)49th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2022)44th percentile~ school

High school

White (2024)57th percentile-28 vs school

Male (2023)49th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?

Science47%+9 vs state

English Language Arts35%+3 vs state

Mathematics23%-10 vs state

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Schools Near River City Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)				STAR Mathematics (2025)				ASA Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Total
River City Academy	Public	7-12	46188 Sterling Hwy	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 714-6400	79	5	15.2	48.1%	56 (70.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.9%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.5%)	63.5	24^th of 60 public high schools	60.0%		76.4	10^th of 63 public high schools	84.1%	14	36.4	37.5	33.3	35.5	27.3	37.5		22.6	66.7	47.1
Soldotna High School	Public	9-12	425 W Marydale Ave	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 260-7000	695	37	18.5	27.5%	501 (72.1%)	13 (1.9%)	44 (6.3%)	10 (1.4%)	33 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	91 (13.1%)	35.6	43^rd of 60 public high schools	28.3%		35.1	43^rd of 63 public high schools	31.7%				33.8	33.8			16.0	16.0	38.1	38.1
Kenai Central High School	Public	9-12	9583 Kenai Spur Hwy	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 283-2100	525	30	17.7	36.0%	327 (62.3%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (21.0%)	39.4	39^th of 60 public high schools	35.0%		38.6	40^th of 63 public high schools	36.5%	1			31.5	31.5			15.1	15.1	45.4	45.4
Kenai Alternative High School	Public	9-12	705 Frontage Road Ste C	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 335-2870	45	5	9.8	71.1%	20 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (20.0%)	1 (2.2%)	10 (22.2%)								(n/a)
Marathon School	Public	7-12	405 Marathon Rd	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 335-3343	8	2	4.5		3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about River City Academy

How many students attend River City Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 79 students attended River City Academy.

Is River City Academy a good school?

River City Academy ranks 24^th of 60 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is River City Academy in?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

What is the racial makeup of River City Academy?

Students at River City Academy are 71% White, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

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