Summary:
The 99611 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and no alternative schools, all part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. While the district as a whole performs reasonably well, with several standout schools, there is room for improvement, especially at the lower-performing elementary schools.
The Aurora Borealis Charter School stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking 5th out of 176 elementary schools in Alaska and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With exceptional test scores, particularly in science and math, and a very low free/reduced lunch rate of just 1.6%, the school appears to be serving a more affluent student population. In contrast, Nikiski North Star Elementary has a much higher free/reduced lunch rate of 51.65%, indicating pockets of economic disadvantage within the district.
The Kenai Central High School and Nikiski Middle/Senior High School also stand out, with strong performance on state assessments, particularly in science. The racial diversity of the schools varies, with some having a majority white student population and others a more even mix, which could be an area for further exploration in terms of equity and access to educational opportunities.
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