Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Wasilla High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wasilla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wasilla High School's student population of 821 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wasilla High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasilla High School is 0.57, 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
#292 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasilla High School's ranking?
Wasilla High School is ranked #292 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Wasilla High School often compared to?
Wasilla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wasilla High School?
The graduation rate of Wasilla High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Wasilla High School?
821 students attend Wasilla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wasilla High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasilla High School?
Wasilla High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wasilla High School offer ?
Wasilla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wasilla High School part of?
Wasilla High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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