Wasilla High School

Wasilla High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
701 E Bogard Rd,  Wasilla, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.8
3.8
848 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
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
24
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
84.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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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
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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%
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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 135 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 63 Students
University of Washington 50 Students
Washington State University 48 Students
Montana State University 45 Students
University of Oregon 42 Students
Oregon State University 41 Students
Portland State University 37 Students
Seattle University 29 Students
Northern Arizona University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 122 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/18/2024
It would be nice to see more diversity within the halls of Wasilla High School. Overall my time at WHS has been good. I have been able to keep myself busy by taking AP Classes, Dual Enrollment, National honor Society, Soccer, Bowling, Battle of the Books, & Community Service.
5.0 Senior
10/17/2023
I think that they could add more choices for courses. They could also add some more college readiness class and courses for people interested in them.
5.0 Senior
4/19/2023
When I transferred from my previous high school, they made the process easy. And the reason I transferred was because my previous school was unsafe for me. Wasilla High School created a safe environment for me where I developed wonderful relationships with my peers and the staff and teachers. They are very personable here and almost all of the teachers and staff are there for students 100% of the time. The academics are much better than my previous school and I feel as though I'm really being pushed towards my true potential. The resources they have and the organizations really have brought the school together to become a sort of community. Specifically the JROTC program. I highly appreciate the instructors and previous instructors. The cadets in the Corps are like family to me, and I don't know where I would be without this school.
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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.
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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
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4.0 other
11/26/2013
This is a great school. I attended there in 1995 and it was a great experience.
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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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