School overview
At a glance
Reported students
79
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
5.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
164
River City Academy: 79 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about River City Academy
River City Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Soldotna. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. NCES reports 79 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.9%) and multiracial (16.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking River City Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.9%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black0%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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