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Mat-su Central School vs. Colony High School

Should you attend Mat-su Central School or Colony High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Mat-su Central School
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Colony High School
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mat-su Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Mat–su Central School in Wasilla, AK is a primarily virtual public K–12 school with an enrollment of 2,558 students and a student–teacher ratio of 98:1 as of 2023, significantly higher than typical public schools in Alaska.
Math proficiency is 37%, which is higher than the state average of 32% but lower than the district average of 41%; reading proficiency at 50% is higher than both the state average of 29% and the district average of 32%.
The graduation rate is 70%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78% and the Matanuska–Susitna Borough School District average of 80%, showing a slight decline from 75% in 2019.
The school's overall ranking declined from #36 in 2022 to #112 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in recent performance relative to other Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment accounts for approximately 25% of the student body, comprising American Indian, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hawaiian, and multiracial students; enrollment has increased from 1,195 students in 2011 to 2,558 in 2023, reflecting rapid school growth.
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Colony High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
2,558 students
1,092 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mat-su Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colony High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mat-su Central School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colony High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mat-su Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colony High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mat-su Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colony High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#112 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
#183 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mat-su Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colony High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in AK)
34%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mat-su Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colony High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mat-su Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colony High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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38%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 50% in AK)
90%
(Top 20% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mat-su Central School with the average graduation rate observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Colony High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mat-su Central School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Colony High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
144
-
Grade 1 Students
142
-
Grade 2 Students
169
-
Grade 3 Students
179
-
Grade 4 Students
174
-
Grade 5 Students
179
-
Grade 6 Students
180
-
Grade 7 Students
209
-
Grade 8 Students
220
-
Grade 9 Students
226
322
Grade 10 Students
229
289
Grade 11 Students
246
256
Grade 12 Students
261
225
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mat-su Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colony High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mat-su Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colony High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
24%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colony High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colony High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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