Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District serves 8,528 students across a rural region of Alaska with 42 schools: 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. The district experienced modest growth of 1.3% enrollment increase from the prior year, with 540 teachers providing a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

Academic performance shows particular strength in secondary completion. The district's 85.0% graduation rate exceeds Alaska's state average of 77.2%, indicating above-average student progression through secondary education. The district's per-pupil spending of $11,437 represents approximately 42% of Alaska's state average of $27,476, reflecting significant financial constraints relative to typical state expenditure levels.

The district operates with a total budget of $163.1 million, funded through a revenue mix of 31.1% local sources, 58.9% state funding, and 10.0% federal contributions. This composition indicates substantial reliance on state resources to support operations. The local revenue percentage is notably higher than many rural districts, suggesting moderate community fiscal contribution.

The district's rural classification, combined with its above-average graduation rate despite below-average per-pupil spending, indicates operational efficiency relative to state funding levels. The modest enrollment growth suggests demographic stability in the service area. The relatively higher local revenue percentage may reflect community prioritization of educational funding within the rural Kenai Peninsula context.