MARATHON SCHOOL

Marathon 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 5 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade 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.

The facility located at 405 Marathon Road in Kenai, Alaska, is known as the **Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility (KPYF)**. While it is often associated with the local school district’s educational outreach programs—sometimes referred to in local records as "Marathon School"—it serves primarily as a secure detention and treatment center for youth under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

The facility functions as a combined detention and residential treatment center, providing a structured environment for young people who are navigating the juvenile justice system. Because the facility houses youth who are temporarily removed from their home schools, it places a heavy emphasis on academic continuity. The educational program is designed to ensure that residents remain on track with their studies, offering specialized instruction that accommodates the specific needs and academic levels of each student while they are in the custody of the state.

For more information, contact Marathon School at (907) 335-3343 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.