Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Wasilla High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 859 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Wasilla High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasilla High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wasilla High School is ranked #313 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Wasilla High School often compared to?
Wasilla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wasilla High School?
The graduation rate of Wasilla High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wasilla High School?
859 students attend Wasilla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wasilla High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasilla High School?
Wasilla High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wasilla High School offer ?
Wasilla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wasilla High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 859 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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