Mat-su Youth Facility serves 6 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- 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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mat-su Youth Facility's student population of 6 students has declined by 45% 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
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mat-su Youth Facility is 0.73, which is more 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
6:1
13:1
American Indian
33%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
79%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
6 students attend Mat-su Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mat-su Youth Facility students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Youth Facility?
Mat-su Youth Facility has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
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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