At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
111:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Mat-Su Middle College School: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
111:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 124.7:1
What the reported data says about Mat-Su Middle College School
Mat-Su Middle College School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Palmer. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 111:1, above the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.6%) and multiracial (13.5%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mat-Su Middle College School
- 1How do the reported 111:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Susitna Valley High
High · Grades 06–12
233 reported students
Burchell High School
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Houston High School
High · Grades 09–12
337 reported students
Mat-Su Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 06–12
497 reported students
Palmer High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
Public schools near Mat-Su Middle College School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 1,046 | 2.2 mi |
| Palmer High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 616 | 3.8 mi |
| Mat-Su Secondary School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–12 | 10 | 4.5 mi |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 705 | 4.5 mi |
| Wasilla High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 816 | 6.3 mi |
| Burchell High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 200 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Middle College School
What grades does Mat-Su Middle College School serve?
Mat-Su Middle College School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Mat-Su Middle College School?
Mat-Su Middle College School reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mat-Su Middle College School?
The calculated ratio is 111:1, based on 222 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mat-Su Middle College School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mat-Su Middle College School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mat-Su Middle College School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mat-Su Middle College School in?
Mat-Su Middle College School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mat-Su Middle College School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colony High School (2.2 mi), Palmer High School (3.8 mi), Mat-Su Secondary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.