For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 549 students in Kenai, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK are Kenai Alternative High School and Kenai Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Kenai, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenai Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Kenai, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Kenai Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kenai, AK include Kenai Alternative High School and Kenai Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kenai?
3 public high schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Kenai are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kenai include: Marathon School vs. Kenai Alternative High School, Marathon School vs. Kenai Central High School, Kenai Central High School vs. Kenai Alternative High School
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