Serving 74 students in grades 7-12, River City Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
River City Academy's student population of 74 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
River City Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Academy is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Academy's ranking?
River City Academy is ranked #170 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City Academy?
The graduation rate of River City Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend River City Academy?
74 students attend River City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of River City Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Academy?
River City Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does River City Academy offer ?
River City Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River City Academy part of?
River City Academy is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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