- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
Federal NCES profile for Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020051000731
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 020051000731 · Wasilla, AK High · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 16.8:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed 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
- This school 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- Teeland Middle 643
Teeland Middle School
643 students
What this shows Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School compares
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 67% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Alaska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teeland Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Wasilla
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
How many students attend Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School?
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School has 705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School?
20.5% of students at Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School?
The largest demographic group at Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School?
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School rank among high schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Wasilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed 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.