- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 020051000758 · Wasilla, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 16:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 497
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
497 students
What this shows Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School compares
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.