Serving 1,118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connections ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Connections's student population of 1,118 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The best education does not happen at a desk, but rather engaged in everyday living – hands-on, exploring, in active relationship with life.
School Rankings
Connections ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections's ranking?
Connections is ranked #96 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections?
The graduation rate of Connections is 65-69%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Connections?
1,118 students attend Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Connections students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Connections offer ?
Connections offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connections part of?
Connections is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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