Connections

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
1,188 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Connections is a correspondence-based, public charter school operating within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District in Soldotna, Alaska. Designed to support families who prefer to take an active, hands-on role in their children's education, the school functions as a partnership between the district and homeschooling parents. By providing a flexible, personalized learning environment, Connections allows students to pursue diverse academic pathways that meet state standards while accommodating individual interests and unique learning styles.

The school emphasizes community and support by providing families with access to professional educators, standardized curriculum resources, and various enrichment opportunities. Through their local office in Soldotna, students and parents can utilize instructional materials, participate in workshops, and receive guidance on navigating the homeschooling experience. By blending the independence of home-based instruction with the oversight and accreditation of a public school district, Connections offers an alternative educational model for families seeking a customized approach to K-12 learning in Alaska.
1,188
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
79.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    941 (79.2%)
  • Two or More
    136 (11.4%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    47 (4.0%)
  • Black
    5 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)714-8880
Website: http://connect.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 1,188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 79.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 44
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 84
Grade 9 96
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 153
Gender Ratio