River City Academy

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91 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

River City Academy, located in Soldotna, Alaska, is a distinctive public school within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District that serves students in grades 7 through 12. Unlike traditional schools, it operates as a personalized, project-based learning community. The academy emphasizes a "student-centered" philosophy, where learners take an active role in shaping their educational journey through collaborative projects, hands-on experiences, and a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with real-world application.

The school is particularly noted for its small, tight-knit environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By utilizing a flexible schedule and an integrated approach to subjects, River City Academy encourages students to develop critical thinking, self-direction, and problem-solving skills. Its mission is to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce by moving beyond rote memorization and toward a deeper, more engaged mastery of academic material.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River City Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

White
71 (78.0 %)
Two or More
13 (14.3 %)
American Indian
4 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

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)714-6400
Website:	http://rivercityacademy.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 10

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 29