KENAI ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Kenai Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Kenai, AK with about 71 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Kenai Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kenai Alternative High School, located in Kenai, Alaska, is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. It serves as a specialized educational setting designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. By offering a more personalized approach, the school provides an alternative pathway for students to earn their diplomas, focusing on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and a smaller, more intimate learning community.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to address individual academic and social needs. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Kenai Alternative High School aims to reduce barriers to success, helping students remain engaged in their education, overcome personal or academic challenges, and ultimately prepare for post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

For more information, contact Kenai Alternative High School at (907) 335-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.