Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School is a public school in Wasilla, Alaska, serving 556 students in grades 6-12. The school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alaska high schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Native American students performing well above average, while White and male students, as well as those from low-income families, struggle academically.
Compared to nearby schools like Wasilla High School and Eagle River High School, Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School's academic performance is significantly lower. The school's high percentage of low-income students and relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its challenges, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve overall academic outcomes.
Students at Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School are 56% White, 19% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.
Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Dena'ina Elementary School
In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Alaska high schools.