Ninilchik School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
122 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ninilchik School, located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, is a K-12 facility that serves as a central pillar for the local community. Operating under the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school prides itself on a personalized approach to education, leveraging its relatively small size to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural and environmental context of the Ninilchik area, providing students with a well-rounded academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a sense of community engagement and pride. Its location along the Sterling Highway positions it as a vital hub for local activities, often hosting events that connect the student body with the wider Ninilchik population. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a supportive, small-school atmosphere, Ninilchik School strives to cultivate an environment where students can thrive both personally and intellectually against the backdrop of Alaska’s distinct landscape.
122
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (58.2 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (24.6 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
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)714-0300
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio