Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, Mat-su Youth Facility ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Youth Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mat-su Youth Facility's student population of 10 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mat-su Youth Facility is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
79%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mat-su Youth Facility often compared to?
Mat-su Youth Facilityis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Pathways, Burchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Youth Facility?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Youth Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Mat-su Youth Facility?
10 students attend Mat-su Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mat-su Youth Facility students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Youth Facility?
Mat-su Youth Facility has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mat-su Youth Facility offer ?
Mat-su Youth Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Youth Facility part of?
Mat-su Youth Facility is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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