- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wasilla, AK
Wasilla High School
Federal NCES profile for Wasilla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020051000237
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasilla High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasilla High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasilla High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wasilla High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 020051000237 · Wasilla, AK High · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 17.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Wasilla High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Wasilla 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
- This school 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
- Teeland Middle 643
Teeland Middle School
643 students
What this shows Wasilla High School reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasilla High School compares
Wasilla 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 52% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Alaska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Wasilla High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Wasilla 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teeland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasilla 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
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasilla High School
How many students attend Wasilla High School?
Wasilla High School has 816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasilla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasilla High School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasilla High School?
29.5% of students at Wasilla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasilla High School?
The largest demographic group at Wasilla High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasilla High School?
Wasilla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wasilla High School rank among high schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasilla High School ranks #3 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 Wasilla High School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Colony Middle School (771 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.