River City Academy vs Soldotna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River City Academy
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
Soldotna High School
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | River City Academy Soldotna, Alaska | Soldotna High School Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 49 | #6 of 49 |
| National rank | #8723 of 16,910 | #5543 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 79 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soldotna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 48.7).
- •Soldotna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 48.1%).
- •River City Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Soldotna High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 79.
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 River City Academy better than Soldotna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Soldotna High School ranks higher (61.1 vs 48.7 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 River City Academy and Soldotna High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River City Academy: 79. Soldotna High School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River City Academy and Soldotna High School rank in Alaska?
River City Academy is 20th of 49 and Soldotna High School is 6th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).