Seward High School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
140 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Seward High School is a public secondary institution located in the scenic coastal community of Seward, Alaska. Operating as part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school serves the local student population by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while leveraging the unique geographic and cultural environment of the Kenai Peninsula.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for being an integral part of the small-town Seward community. It provides various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities that help prepare students for post-secondary education or the regional workforce. Through its connection to the larger school district, Seward High School emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on student growth and community involvement within the Alaskan educational framework.
140
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (65.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (19.3 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)224-9040
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio