Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- PALMER, AK
School District
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- PALMER, AK
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 36 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Middle Schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
High Schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- grade A
Mat-Su Career & Tech Education High School
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 118 reviews
- grade B+
American Charter Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Glacier View School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade B+
Colony High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 256 reviews
- grade B+
Susitna Valley High School
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 38 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
45%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1160
579 responses
Average ACT
25
311 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
19,502
Free or Reduced Lunch
38.1%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$16,775 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$62,339
National
$62,843Median Rent
$976
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$207,200
National
$217,500Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Reviews
Rating 4.22 out of 5 36 reviews
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Currently, I’m a Highschool student enrolled at Career Tech but am in the ANSEP program. And my review is about that, not the overall picture. Because if it was, the review would be much worst. My experience here in my school is great! ANSEP is almost like a family and you get to learn so much! I’ve already earned about 24 college credits because of the help of ANSEP and I really appreciate it due to my poor family background. And the education is more challenging then if I were to have stayed in a regular Highschool. On average, I have a 3.9 GPA since middle school to my current grade. I’m a determined student and have taken every opportunity that would help my education in the future that is key to my success and am currently trying out for scholoships in order to further my education. Matsu has provided me with many opportunities and more on the way. I love that about it, and that’s how I feel.
While being apart of the Mat-Su Susitna Borough School district I was able have close ties with lots of people due to the small community. I learned a lot in school, whether it was academics or life lessons. Everyone in the education field is helpful and wants everyone to succeed. I originally attended Colony High School until I found out about the Mat-Su Middle College Program that is tied to the University of Anchorage, Alaska. With this program I was able to finish high school early and am currently taking college courses to get a head start. They pay for my tuition and are always helpful and making sure that I am comfortable and succeeding. The school district has provided me with endless opportunities and given me some of the best people to call my friends. I am forever thankful to have moved here back in 2015.
I have truly enjoyed the few teachers who truly love their job and the opportunity to educate others. I would love to see more of those teachers working in the mat-su school district. While I loved the passion of some teachers, I disliked the lack of enthusiasm in others. I have witnessed quite a few teachers become bored or "burnt out" with their job and lose all passion, this makes it very difficult to learn. Also, there is a lack of diversity in this school district. Children/students of color are often an extreme minority and often discriminated against because of it. Staff are unwilling to accept change and lack the empathy needed to truly help this problem.