Serving 13 students in grades 6-12, Mat-su Youth Facility 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 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Youth Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mat-su Youth Facility's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mat-su Youth Facility is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
79%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mat-su Youth Facility often compared to?
Mat-su Youth Facilityis 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 Youth Facility?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Youth Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Mat-su Youth Facility?
13 students attend Mat-su Youth Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mat-su Youth Facility students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Youth Facility?
Mat-su Youth Facility has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mat-su Youth Facility offer ?
Mat-su Youth Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Youth Facility part of?
Mat-su Youth Facility is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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