River City Academy

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River City Academy ranks 10 th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River City Academy is a public high school located in Soldotna, Alaska, serving grades 7-12 with a relatively small student population of 91 students. The school is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked 10th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River City Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alaska, ranking 10th out of 63 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in science, with 43.75% of 10th-grade students and 29.17% of all students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 ASA/Science assessment, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In English Language Arts, River City Academy's performance is also above the district and state averages, with 24% of all students and 50% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 STAR assessment. However, in mathematics, the school's performance is lower than the district and state averages, with only 20% of all students and 37.5% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 STAR assessment.

River City Academy has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (78.02% in 2022-2023) and a smaller percentage of students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds, which is different from the nearby Kenai Central High School and Soldotna High School, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, River City Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.57% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Kenai Alternative High School (50.94% in 2022-2023), and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Kenai Central High School (16.8) and Soldotna High School (18.0).

Detail:

Public 7-12

46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669

(907) 714-6400

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Two or more races:

14.3%

American Indian:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River City Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.45. (See more...)

Compare Details River City Academy ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), two or more races (14.3%), American Indian (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River City Academy is 12.5, which is the 4^th best among 6 high schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare River City Academy employs 7.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

River City Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks River City Academy 10^th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See River City Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 10^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River City Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2010	58.19	60^th	136	55.9%
2012	77.45	26^th	135	80.7%
2013	74.05	35^th	136	74.3%
2014	72.54	38^th	138	72.5%
2015	49.66	77^th	151	49.0%
2017	66.11	24^th	88	72.7%
2018	50.28	49^th	96	49.0%
2019	52.15	46^th	99	53.5%
2021	65.90	23^rd	84	72.6%
2022	45.45	54^th	95	43.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.94	38^th	68	44.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.96	58^th	72	19.4%
2022	49.80	35^th	69	49.3%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River City Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2008	73.22	38^th	151	74.8%
2009	74.04	39^th	151	74.2%
2010	28.98	92^nd	140	34.3%
2011	59.84	57^th	142	59.9%
2012	64.82	51^st	136	62.5%
2014	66.11	46^th	139	66.9%
2015	59.76	55^th	135	59.3%
2017	54.83	37^th	83	55.4%
2018	74.34	12^th	74	83.8%
2019	81.44	9^th	77	88.3%
2021	76.53	12^th	61	80.3%
2022	64.82	19^th	62	69.4%
2023	48.43	28^th	62	54.8%
2024	76.38	10^th	63	84.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.83	24^th	47	48.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at River City Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	66.19	20^th	56	64.3%
2022	77.70	10^th	47	78.7%
2023	44.20	27^th	47	42.6%
2024	59.25	20^th	46	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for River City Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	27	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	35
2009	31	0	0	0	7	0	0	38
2010	44	0	0	3	7	0	2	56
2011	56	0	0	5	5	0	2	68
2012	60	0	0	5	8	0	0	73
2013	64	0	0	4	5	0	0	73
2014	61	0	0	2	5	0	4	72
2015	74	0	0	2	7	0	5	88
2016	58	0	0	3	4	0	7	72
2017	59	1	0	2	7	0	11	80
2018	60	2	0	4	5	0	12	83
2019	50	0	0	5	4	0	9	68
2020	69	0	0	1	4	0	13	87
2021	79	1	0	2	6	0	15	103
2022	85	1	1	5	7	0	18	117
2023	71	1	1	1	4	0	13	91

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River City Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	35	2.4	14.6	25.7
2009	38	2.5	15.2	0
2010	56	3.7	15.1	0
2011	68	4.6	14.7	0
2012	73	5.0	14.6	0
2013	73	6.0	12.1	0
2014	72	6.0	11.9	0
2015	88	7.0	12.5	34.1
2016	72	7.0	10.2	34.7
2017	80	6.9	11.5	41.3
2018	83	6.7	12.3	33.7
2019	68	7.0	9.6	33.8
2020	87	5.5	15.6	42.5
2021	103	5.5	18.7	n/a
2022	117	7.0	16.6	n/a
2023	91	7.2	12.5	28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River City Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	35	2.4	14.6	25.7
2009	38	2.5	15.2	0
2010	56	3.7	15.1	0
2011	68	4.6	14.7	0
2012	73	5.0	14.6	0
2013	73	6.0	12.1	0
2014	72	6.0	11.9	0
2015	88	7.0	12.5	34.1
2016	72	7.0	10.2	34.7
2017	80	6.9	11.5	41.3
2018	83	6.7	12.3	33.7
2019	68	7.0	9.6	33.8
2020	87	5.5	15.6	42.5
2021	103	5.5	18.7	n/a
2022	117	7.0	16.6	n/a
2023	91	7.2	12.5	28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River City Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 54^th of 95 Middle schools	10.4%
Ranks 9^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 62 High schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (River City Academy)	53.9	33.3	20.5%
8th Grade Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	53.1	36.8	16.3%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	35	8.1%
10th Grade Science (River City Academy)	71.4	55.6	15.9%
10th Grade Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	62.1	38.4	23.7%
10th Grade Science (Alaska)	53.6	33	20.6%
All Grades Science (River City Academy)	63	72.2	9.3%
All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	55	43.6	11.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	68	91	33.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	4	4
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	71	42%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	28.6%	5.3%

Schools Near River City Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)		STAR Mathematics (2024)		ASA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Total
River City Academy	Public	7-12	46188 Sterling Hwy	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 714-6400	91	7	12.5	28.6%	71 (78.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (14.3%)	76.4	10^th of 63 public high schools	84.1%		48.4	28^th of 62 public high schools	54.8%	18	50.0	24.0	37.5	20.0	43.8	29.2
Soldotna High School	Public	9-12	425 W Marydale Ave	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 260-7000	707	39	18.0	26.3%	527 (74.5%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.5%)	6 (0.8%)	51 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (10.9%)	35.1	43^rd of 63 public high schools	31.7%		35	44^th of 62 public high schools	29.0%	1	31.5	31.5	13.2	13.2	38.9	38.9
Kenai Central High School	Public	9-12	9583 Kenai Spur Hwy	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 283-2100	463	27	16.8	32.0%	293 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	5 (1.1%)	46 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	88 (19.0%)	38.6	40^th of 63 public high schools	36.5%		34.2	45^th of 62 public high schools	27.4%	5	31.5	31.5	25.2	25.2	30.3	30.3
Kenai Alternative High School	Public	9-12	705 Frontage Road Ste C	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 335-2870	53	5	11.2	50.9%	30 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (26.4%)								(n/a)
Marathon School	Public	7-12	405 Marathon Rd	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 335-3343	8	1	7.1		3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about River City Academy

Is River City Academy a good school?

River City Academy ranks 10^th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of River City Academy?

Students at River City Academy are 78% White, 14% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend River City Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended River City Academy.

What district is River City Academy in?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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