Kalifornsky Beach Elementary vs Kenai Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
Kenai Central High School
Kenai · Public high · Grades 9–12
525 students
| Measure | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska | Kenai Central High School Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 159 | #18 of 49 |
| National rank | #26677 of 50,301 | #8361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Soldotna | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenai Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 47.7).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Kenai Central High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Kenai Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 45.1%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Kenai Central High School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 384.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary better than Kenai Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenai Central High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Kenai Central High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. Kenai Central High School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Kenai Central High School rank in Alaska?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 and Kenai Central High School is 18th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).