Mat-su Secondary School

581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 10 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 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 10 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥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:

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School Overview

Mat-su Secondary School's student population of 10 students has grown by 66% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
10 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mat-su Secondary School is 0.59, 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.
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State Level (AK)
(17-18)
<50%
40%
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(17-18)
<50%
46%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
40%
21%
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White
50%
47%
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Two or more races
10%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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≥50%
78%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mat-su Secondary School often compared to?
Mat-su Secondary Schoolis 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 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?
10 students attend Mat-su Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mat-su Secondary School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, and 10% 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 10:1, 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: 10 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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