Nikiski Middle/senior High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is a public school located in Nikiski, Alaska. It serves students in grades 6-12 and is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs. The school strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful and responsible citizens.
Address:
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635Phone:
(907) 776-9400
Site:
Grades:
6 – 12
Enrollment:
261 students
Overview Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Nikiski Middle/senior High School serves 261 students in grades 6-12.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
