Best High Schools in Nikiski, AK

Nikiski, AK has 2 high schools with 417 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nikiski score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nikiski don't meet expectations.

1. River City Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students

2. Nikiski Middle/senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 326 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nikiski, AK

Nikiski, AK has 2 middle schools with 785 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nikiski score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nikiski exceed expectations.

1. Skyview Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 374 Students

2. Kenai Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nikiski, AK

Nikiski, AK has 3 elementary schools with 795 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nikiski score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nikiski underperform expectations.

1. Mt. View Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students

2. Nikiski North Star Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

3. Sterling Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nikiski, AK

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nikiski, AK has a total population of 4,480 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nikiski, AK

1,997

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nikiski, AK.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nikiski, AK.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nikiski, AK.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

779 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nikiski, AK Internet Health Assessment.

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