Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science vs Kenai Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Kenai · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
Kenai Central High School
Kenai · Public high · Grades 9–12
525 students
| Measure | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Kenai, Alaska | Kenai Central High School Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 159 | #18 of 49 |
| National rank | #24903 of 50,301 | #8361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Kenai | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.4 vs 50.1).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Kenai Central High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Kenai Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 38.5%).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.1).
- •Kenai Central High School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 205.
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is a charter school while Kenai Central High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science better than Kenai Central High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science and Kenai Central High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Kenai and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science: 205. Kenai Central High School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science and Kenai Central High School rank in Alaska?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is 84th of 159 and Kenai Central High School is 18th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).