Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Burchell 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% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burchell High School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burchell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burchell High School is 0.64, 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
#280 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.5%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burchell High School's ranking?
Burchell High School is ranked #280 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Burchell High School often compared to?
Burchell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Pathways, Mat-su Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burchell High School?
The graduation rate of Burchell High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Burchell High School?
200 students attend Burchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Burchell High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burchell High School?
Burchell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burchell High School offer ?
Burchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burchell High School part of?
Burchell High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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