Mat-Su Central School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsucentral.org

2,780 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Mat-Su Central School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a distinctive K-12 correspondence program operating under the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Designed to support families who choose to educate their children outside of the traditional classroom setting, the school provides a personalized approach to learning. It offers a wide range of curriculum options and resources, allowing parents to act as the primary facilitators of their children's education while receiving guidance, oversight, and instructional support from certified teachers and staff.

The school is well-regarded for its flexibility, catering to diverse learning styles and educational philosophies, including homeschooling and independent study. In addition to academic materials and funding for extracurricular activities, Mat-Su Central fosters a sense of community by organizing local workshops, field trips, and social events. By bridging the gap between home-based instruction and the state’s educational standards, the school empowers families to create a customized academic experience that aligns with their specific goals and values.

2,780

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

99.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mat-Su Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,065
Hispanic	173
Black	21
Asian	22
Two or More	374
American Indian	120
Pacific Islander	5

White
2,065 (74.3%)
Two or More
374 (13.5%)
Hispanic
173 (6.2%)
American Indian
120 (4.3%)
Asian
22 (0.8%)
Black
21 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)352-7480
Website:	http://www.matsucentral.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	99.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 154

Grade 3 189

Grade 4 185

Grade 5 187

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 241

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 292