Serving 516 students in grades 6-12, Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr 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 14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School's student population of 516 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr 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
#301 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is ranked #301 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?
516 students attend Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School offer ?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School part of?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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