WASILLA HIGH SCHOOL
Wasilla High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 929 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Wasilla High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wasilla High School, located in the heart of Wasilla, Alaska, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. As a key institution in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a variety of elective courses and academic support services to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond the classroom, Wasilla High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student engagement. The "Warriors" are particularly noted for their strong tradition in competitive athletics and a wide array of student clubs and organizations that cater to interests ranging from the arts to technology. By balancing academic rigor with active participation in extracurricular activities, Wasilla High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment that encourages personal growth, teamwork, and community involvement.
For more information, contact Wasilla High School at (907) 352-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
http://www.matsuk12.us/whs
WASILLA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 929 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 929
- Teachers:
- 48.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 929 students
- White
- 69.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 17.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Female
- 42.4%
- Male
- 57.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.