Kenai Central High School
Home of the Kardinals!
Vision
Kenai Central High School is a learning community where we expect success and nothing less.
Mission
KCHS provides all students with a comprehensive system of support in a positive environment where they will develop to become productive citizens in a global community.
Contact
907.283.2100
9583 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611
Demographics
- Principal Tenure: 4 years
- 32 Certified staff (most have earned a Master’s Degree)
- 11 Classified staff (most have earned an Associate’s Degree)
- 16:1 P/T ratio
- Certified teachers average 10 years of experience
- 509 Enrollment
- 94.35% Attendance Rate
- Intervention Support
- 504
- IEP
- After school tutoring
- Interventionist Teacher offering Academic Behavioral and Social and Emotional interventions including a Raising Academic Progress class
- Intervention Team
- Progressive Discipline
- Co-Taught Classes
- Advanced Placement
Academics Assessment
- MAP – Math
- 84th percentile MAP Math growth
- 40th achievement percentile Winter Assessment
- 51st achievement percentile Spring Assessment
- MAP – ELA
- 59th percentile MAP reading growth
- 38th achievement percentile Winter Assessment
- 44th achievement percentile Spring Assessment
Secondary Specific
- 80.43% Graduation Rate
- 37.97% Post Secondary Enrollment Stats
- Dual Enrollment is available with Kenai Peninsula College
School Projects/Initiatives
- Secondary literacy
- Student leadership
- Required community service hours
- Career Technical Education
- Social Emotional Learning
- Intervention
- Restorative Justice
- Progressive Discipline
- Job-Shadow with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
- Vocational Certifications
- Campus Upgrades
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
- Accreditation Recertification 2024
- Numerous ASAA state titles in athletics and performing arts as well as numerous ASAA Academic awards
- Both administrators have been awarded the Region III Administrator of the Year as well as the NASSP and AASSP Alaska State Administrator of the Year
- CTE Alaska State Teacher of the Year
Awards/Championships
- Multiple State Athletic titles
- Multiple State Academic awards
Course Offering Highlights
- Career and Technical Education
- Principals of Engineering
- Welding
- Construction
- Computer Aided Drafting Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Power Mechanics
- Auto Mechanics
- Foods and Nutrition
- Culinary
- Art
- Ceramic
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Drawing
- Painting
- Performing Arts
- Choir
- Band
- Advanced Placement
- United States History
- Calculus
- English Language
- English Literature
- Intervention
- Raising Academic Performance
School Culture Highlights
Focus on relationships before content
Student Leadership
Career and Technical Education
Battle of the Books
National Honor Society
Honors Band
Chamber Choir
Marching Band
Native Youth Leaders
Advanced Placement Courses
Middle College
Family and Community Engagements/Highlights
Family Student of the Month Luncheons
Community Service Hours Cord Program
Kenai Chamber of Commerce Job Shadow Program
Freshmen Orientation
Sporting Events
Performing Arts Concerts and Performances
Parent Teacher Conferences
Site Council
Kenai Open House
Senior Parent Night
KPBSD Financial/State of the Budget Nights
Incoming 8th Grade Parent Night
Awards Night
Senior All-Night Party
Homecoming Parade and Festivities
Drive-In Movie Nights
Sports
Football Cheer
Basketball Cheer
Cross Country Running
Football
Swim and Dive
Wrestling
Hockey
Nordic Ski
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Track and Field
Unified Track
E-Sports
Goals for the year
- All 9th-grade students earn 6 or more credits by the end of the academic year
- Improve attendance to 95%
School Climate and Mindset Key Data
The climate and culture of KCHS has always been very positive and inviting for students and their families. Comparative data shown on the Hanover annual Climate survey indicates a positive and safe school environment where students feel valued, believe they can achieve, and feel safe talking to adults about their problems.