Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is 0.40, 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
#159 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School's ranking?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is ranked #159 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School often compared to?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
723 students attend Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School offer ?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School part of?
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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