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#148 of 412 schools in AK

Top 36% in state

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School

High School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK

A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO Box 877130, Wasilla, AK 99623

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation34.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$15,575
Chronic Absenteeism83.3%

Students at Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 22% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: High2,881/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wasilla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,606

Median home value

$294,800

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

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Mat-su Career & Tech Ed High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–12Not available723Compare →
Mat-su Middle College SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.78–12Not available204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#20 of 45
District spending per student
$15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 516 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School

What grades does Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School serve?

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School rank in AK?

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School ranks #148 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School?

69.6% of students at Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 99623)
22,786
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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