Serving 217 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 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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 217 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 9, 2026
School Mascot
Wildcats
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 0.69, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
- Burchell High School welcomes all students and inspires them to graduate from high school, to overcome barriers, and to achieve lifelong success as productive citizens. Many students have challenges in scheduling. They may have to work to help support themselves and their families. They may have children who need day care. They may move frequently causing them to lose credit. Burchell High school tries to limit these barriers by offering quarter credit rather than semester credit. Burchell High School also offer after school classes to help students in credit recovery.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Mat-su Secondary School, Valley Pathways 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 78%.
How many students attend Burchell High School?
217 students attend Burchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Burchell High School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 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 7/17/2015
Hello! My name is David, and I'd really like to check out this school if I can. I was kind of struggling through my high school years which had led me to dropping out of the tenth grade. Right now I am not working and I'd like to graduate and get my life going. That would be really great for me. And my family. If I may, I'd love to go to this school and finish what has not been finished for me. A friend of mine has shown me and told me about this school. And I'd like to try it out. So, Thank You. And have a very nice day!
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