For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 8,335 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School, American Charter Academy and Twindly Bridge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average). High schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colony High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Glacier View School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #55.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #77.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,145 students
Rank: #88.
Palmer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #99.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 575 students
Rank: #1010.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #1111.
Colony High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #1212.
Houston High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12501 W Hawk Lane
Houston, AK 99694
(907) 892-9400
Houston, AK 99694
(907) 892-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1313.
Wasilla High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #1414.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1515.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1616.
Mat-su Day School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 187 students
Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School, American Charter Academy and Twindly Bridge Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
17 public high schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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