For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 8,710 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are American Charter Academy, Mat-su Middle College School and Glacier View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Glacier View School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: 37% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Gr: K-12 | 2,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 99:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Colony High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Palmer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Wasilla High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Mat-su Day School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Houston High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12501 W Hawk Lane
Houston, AK 99694
(907) 892-9400
Houston, AK 99694
(907) 892-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include American Charter Academy, Mat-su Middle College School and Glacier View School.
How many public high schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
19 public high schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough include: Palmer High School vs. Colony High School, Wasilla High School vs. Colony High School, Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School vs. Colony High School
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