Is Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School a good school?

Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School ranks 12 th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School?

Students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School are 75% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

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Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School is a public high school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 743 students. The school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Alaska, with rankings as high as 1st out of 139 schools in 2013-2014. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the years, indicating excellent academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 63 Alaska high schools, with a 4-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in science and English language arts. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked among the top schools in Alaska for several student subgroups, including Native American students, multi-racial students, and special education students.

While Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Chugiak High School and Colony High School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, the exceptional support and outcomes for diverse student populations at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School are particularly noteworthy. This suggests that the school has developed effective strategies and interventions to address the unique needs of these student populations and ensure their academic success, which could serve as a model for other schools in the region or state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 352-0400

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,208

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School ranks better than 81% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), two or more races (10%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School is 17.5, which is the 5^th best among 8 high schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School is $12,208. 8 high schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School 12^th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School in the ranking list.)

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2008	85.17	11^th	151	92.7%
2009	88.64	4^th	151	97.4%
2010	89.33	5^th	140	96.4%
2011	92.28	3^rd	142	97.9%
2012	90.03	4^th	136	97.1%
2013	89.42	4^th	148	97.3%
2014	95.59	1^st	139	99.3%
2015	95.46	3^rd	135	97.8%
2017	98.99	1^st	83	98.8%
2018	99.40	1^st	74	98.6%
2019	98.63	1^st	77	98.7%
2021	99.46	1^st	61	98.4%
2022	76.22	13^th	62	79.0%
2023	61.37	20^th	62	67.7%
2024	74.81	12^th	63	81.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	62.46	5^th	21	76.2%
2023	57.93	9^th	23	60.9%
2024	99.52	1^st	24	95.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	85.32	1^st	6	83.3%
2023	96.66	1^st	11	90.9%
2024	92.94	1^st	5	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	97.88	1^st	55	98.2%
2021	99.47	1^st	37	97.3%
2022	85.23	5^th	34	85.3%
2023	67.90	11^th	42	73.8%
2024	71.49	9^th	41	78.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2021	98.25	1^st	8	87.5%
2022	40.50	5^th	10	50.0%
2023	61.14	4^th	16	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	96.97	1^st	54	98.1%
2021	97.02	1^st	37	97.3%
2022	80.84	8^th	43	81.4%
2023	67.16	18^th	54	66.7%
2024	76.64	8^th	45	82.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.57	13^th	14	7.1%
2024	97.81	1^st	14	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	99.34	2^nd	58	96.6%
2021	99.94	1^st	42	97.6%
2022	74.70	9^th	46	80.4%
2023	50.23	21^st	47	55.3%
2024	68.05	14^th	48	70.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.91	2^nd	10	80.0%
2022	41.00	6^th	12	50.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.32	1^st	16	93.8%
2024	94.78	1^st	18	94.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	96.12	1^st	56	98.2%
2021	99.00	1^st	43	97.7%
2022	69.55	12^th	47	74.5%
2023	46.88	26^th	47	44.7%
2024	57.22	22^nd	46	52.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	204	1	4	11	29	n/a	n/a	10	259
2009	290	2	5	14	27	1	9	0	348
2010	345	2	9	13	25	1	12	0	407
2011	374	2	9	10	23	1	3	0	422
2012	368	3	15	14	25	0	0	0	425
2013	351	6	11	20	43	4	1	0	436
2014	328	8	14	15	55	2	1	0	423
2015	348	9	12	15	72	3	0	0	459
2016	397	14	12	15	64	3	37	0	542
2017	435	12	14	23	62	2	34	0	582
2018	463	13	12	28	94	2	44	0	656
2019	525	9	12	29	74	5	47	0	701
2020	569	4	15	42	33	2	67	0	732
2021	575	4	14	49	32	5	74	0	753
2022	572	4	12	59	37	5	75	0	764
2023	557	4	8	53	42	5	74	0	743

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	259	27.5	9.4	40.6
2009	348	33.3	10.5	34.2
2010	407	30.5	13.3	28.7
2011	422	33.9	12.4	29.4
2012	425	29.9	14.1	27.3
2013	436	23.9	18.1	26.8
2014	423	27.4	15.4	27.9
2015	459	24.0	19.1	26.1
2016	542	30.0	18.0	23.4
2017	582	35.9	16.2	21.8
2018	656	36.6	17.9	24.4
2019	701	38.5	18.1	26.8
2020	732	39.4	18.5	19.7
2021	753	40.5	18.5	n/a
2022	764	42.5	17.9	n/a
2023	743	42.4	17.5	23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	259	27.5	9.4	40.6
2009	348	33.3	10.5	34.2
2010	407	30.5	13.3	28.7
2011	422	33.9	12.4	29.4
2012	425	29.9	14.1	27.3
2013	436	23.9	18.1	26.8
2014	423	27.4	15.4	27.9
2015	459	24.0	19.1	26.1
2016	542	30.0	18.0	23.4
2017	582	35.9	16.2	21.8
2018	656	36.6	17.9	24.4
2019	701	38.5	18.1	26.8
2020	732	39.4	18.5	19.7
2021	753	40.5	18.5	n/a
2022	764	42.5	17.9	n/a
2023	743	42.4	17.5	23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (2.2%)	$11,935 (97.8%)	$12,208

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 77 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 62 High schools	31%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School)	95	51.2	43.8%
10th Grade Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)	59.5	39.7	19.8%
10th Grade Science (Alaska)	53.6	33	20.6%
All Grades Science (Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School)	95	51.2	43.8%
All Grades Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)	51	46.5	4.5%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	701	743	6%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	74	42	43.2%
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	29	53	82.8%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	525	557	6.1%
Two or More Races	47	74	57.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	23.8%	3%

Schools Near Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)					STAR Mathematics (2024)					ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mat-Su Career & Technical Educational High School	Public	9-12	2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 352-0400	743	42	17.5	23.8%	557 (75.0%)	4 (0.5%)	53 (7.1%)	8 (1.1%)	42 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	74 (10.0%)	74.8	12^th of 63 public high schools	81.0%		61.4	20^th of 62 public high schools	67.7%	8				43.2	43.2				42.2	42.2		42.9	42.9	$12,208	$273	$11,935
Wasilla High School	Public	9-12	701 E Bogard Rd	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-8200	848	47	18.1	35.4%	554 (65.3%)	8 (0.9%)	59 (7.0%)	12 (1.4%)	83 (9.8%)	8 (0.9%)	124 (14.6%)	44.3	38^th of 63 public high schools	39.7%		47.5	30^th of 62 public high schools	51.6%	8				39.6	39.6				22.6	22.6		30.7	30.7	$14,988	$1,108	$13,880
Mat-Su Middle College School	Public	8-12	8295 East College Drive	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 746-8485	182	2	91.0	1.6%	122 (67.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.0%)	5 (2.7%)	12 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.6%)								(n/a)														$12,676	$94	$12,582
Burchell High School	Public	9-12	1775 W Parks Hwy	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 864-2600	208	13	16.0	60.1%	123 (59.1%)	3 (1.4%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	37 (17.8%)	1 (0.5%)	35 (16.8%)	11.2	58^th of 63 public high schools	7.9%		8.9	59^th of 62 public high schools	4.8%	1				21.1	21.1				16.7	16.7		13.2	13.2	$23,979	$5,024	$18,955
Colony High School	Public	9-12	9550 E Bogard Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 861-5500	1,117	56	20.1	29.1%	760 (68.0%)	10 (0.9%)	92 (8.2%)	20 (1.8%)	83 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	149 (13.3%)	64.7	18^th of 63 public high schools	71.4%		66.7	17^th of 62 public high schools	72.6%	1				43.9	43.9				28.0	28.0		43.0	43.0	$12,195	$658	$11,537
Palmer High School	Public	9-12	1170 W Bogard Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 746-8400	760	42	18.0	33.3%	518 (68.2%)	3 (0.4%)	61 (8.0%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.5%)	5 (0.7%)	96 (12.6%)	33	44^th of 63 public high schools	30.2%		45.9	32^nd of 62 public high schools	48.4%	12				23.4	23.4				20.8	20.8		36.9	36.9	$16,102	$824	$15,278
Mat-Su Secondary School	Public	6-12	581 S Outer Springer Lp	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 761-7238	13	1	13.0	23.1%	6 (46.2%)	1 (7.7%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	1 (7.7%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)														$35,056	$3,389	$31,667
Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	10015 W Redington School Rd	Wasilla	99623	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 864-5400	556	31	17.7	67.3%	309 (55.6%)	6 (1.1%)	49 (8.8%)	9 (1.6%)	69 (12.4%)	7 (1.3%)	107 (19.2%)	14.6	55^th of 63 public high schools	12.7%		20.5	49^th of 62 public high schools	21.0%	6	29.4	28.8	23.5	26.8	27.3	34.1	23.3	24.3	8.3	23.7	29.0	21.4	25.2	$15,358	$1,294	$14,063
Houston High School	Public	9-12	12501 W Hawk Lane	Big Lake	99652	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 892-9400	358	24	14.9	56.7%	230 (64.2%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.6%)	5 (1.4%)	41 (11.5%)	3 (0.8%)	58 (16.2%)	30	45^th of 63 public high schools	28.6%		11.7	56^th of 62 public high schools	9.7%	11				35.3	35.3				12.9	12.9		29.6	29.6	$20,488	$2,810	$17,678
Chugiak High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd	Chugiak	99567	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3050	905	43	21.2	19.1%	602 (66.5%)	10 (1.1%)	77 (8.5%)	23 (2.5%)	51 (5.6%)	19 (2.1%)	123 (13.6%)	58.7	25^th of 63 public high schools	60.3%		70.5	16^th of 62 public high schools	74.2%	9				41.0	41.0				27.1	27.1		40.4	40.4	$15,696	$1,013	$14,683

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