Serving 2,558 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mat-su Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,558 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mat-su Central School's student population of 2,558 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
2,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mat-su Central School ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Central School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Central School's ranking?
Mat-su Central School is ranked #112 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mat-su Central School often compared to?
Mat-su Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School, Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Central School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Central School is 70%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mat-su Central School?
2,558 students attend Mat-su Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mat-su Central School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mat-su Central School offer ?
Mat-su Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mat-su Central School part of?
Mat-su Central School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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