Enrollment
497
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000758
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #2 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.3% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 90% of state schools at 497 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spends $16,171 per pupil, 51% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wasilla's public schools, it stands alongside Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students): Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students) and Colony High School (1,046 students) alongside Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School compares
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 9% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Alaska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Two or More 18.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School.
$16,171
Per student
-51%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wasilla
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mat-Su Central School
Standard public school
2,780 students
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Standard public school
601 students
John Shaw Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Finger Lake Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Iditarod Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
67.3% of students at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wasilla on the city page.
Is Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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