Best Schools in 99556, AK
99556, AK has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,515 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 99556 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99556, AK
The top high schools in 99556, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
2. River City Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99556, AK
The top middle schools in 99556, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 178 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99556, AK
The top elementary schools in 99556, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Homer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 216 Students
2. Chapman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 160 Students
3. Paul Banks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99556, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99556, AK has a total population of 2,781 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99556, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99556, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99556, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99556, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99556, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99556, AK
How many schools are in 99556, AK?
99556, AK has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,515 students in total.
How do schools in 99556 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 99556 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 99556 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99556?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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