Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School's student population of 764 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks within the top 1% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is 0.42, 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
#3 out of 443 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School's ranking?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is ranked #3 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School often compared to?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
764 students attend Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School offer ?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School part of?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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