Wasilla High School

Wasilla High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
701 E Bogard Rd,  Wasilla, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.8
3.8
859 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
24
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
84.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.6%
State Average
8.2%
Science
8.4%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
65.3%
Two or more races
14.6%
Native American
9.8%
Hispanic
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 134 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 71 Students
University of Washington 50 Students
Montana State University 49 Students
Washington State University 48 Students
University of Oregon 42 Students
Oregon State University 40 Students
Portland State University 36 Students
Seattle University 30 Students
University of Portland 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 33 Students
Business 30 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Biology 17 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Chemistry 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 126 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/28/2025
We love Wasilla High School. The staff are wonderful and truly care about the students and their development!
5.0 Alum
3/3/2025
Wasilla High school was a great school to go to. I had a good amount of teachers who wanted the best for me and wanted me to succeed. When I needed help, I've also had the help and resources with my school counselor.
4.0 Senior
2/12/2025
The best part of Wasilla high school is the qualifications teachers have even when they don't teach that course. The worst part is the attention the music arts get.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/7/2021
WHS is a great school. The staff care about the students and are always available to help when they need it. The principal is the best in the state in my opinion. He listens and has an open mind when you have a concern or suggestion. He is always available to parents, students and staff alike.
3.0 student
5/15/2019
Its a good school teachers are great there, the counselors and principal's take care of there students when they need help
4.0 other
11/26/2013
This is a great school. I attended there in 1995 and it was a great experience.
5.0 parent
6/22/2013
I believe Wasilla High School to be comparable to any good high school in the state. My son will graduate a year early due to the many Accelerated Placement courses available to him. I believe the high dropout rate is due to many families withdrawing students and moving around the state. The school...

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Wasilla High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Wasilla, AK, in the Wasilla neighborhood, and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 859 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Wasilla High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $424,556. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mat-Su Central School, Mat-Su Day School, Burchell High School, and more. Learn more about what Wasilla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wasilla High School.

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