Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623

www.matsuk12.us/rjs

556 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Joe Redington Sr. Jr./Sr. High School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a distinctive educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the school is named in honor of Joe Redington Sr., a legendary figure known as the "Father of the Iditarod." The school’s identity is deeply rooted in the spirit of the Last Frontier, often emphasizing resilience, community, and a connection to the unique Alaskan landscape.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both college and career paths while fostering a supportive, small-school environment. Beyond traditional academics, Joe Redington Sr. Jr./Sr. High is well-regarded for its extracurricular opportunities and its commitment to student-led initiatives. By balancing rigorous educational standards with the personal attention made possible by its smaller enrollment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of life in and beyond Alaska.

556

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	49
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	107
American Indian	69
Pacific Islander	7

White
309 (55.6 %)
Two or More
107 (19.2 %)
American Indian
69 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)864-5400
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/rjs
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 96

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 57