Mat-su Secondary School

581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 14 students in grades 6-12, Mat-su Secondary School 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 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mat-su Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Mat-su Secondary School's student population of 14 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mat-su Secondary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
(17-18)
<50%
40%
(17-18)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
≥50%
78%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mat-su Secondary School often compared to?
Mat-su Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burchell High School, Valley Pathways 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 Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mat-su Secondary School?
14 students attend Mat-su Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mat-su Secondary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mat-su Secondary School?
Mat-su Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mat-su Secondary School offer ?
Mat-su Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mat-su Secondary School part of?
Mat-su Secondary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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