Mat-Su Day School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/mds

70 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Mat-Su Day School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, it is designed to support students who require a more structured, therapeutic, or highly individualized learning environment. The school focuses on providing academic instruction alongside social-emotional support to help students overcome barriers that may have hindered their success in a standard classroom setting.

The school operates with an emphasis on small class sizes and a multidisciplinary approach, often involving a team of educators and support staff dedicated to meeting the specific needs of each student. By fostering a safe and controlled atmosphere, Mat-Su Day School aims to improve behavioral outcomes, academic performance, and personal growth, ultimately preparing students for a successful transition back to their home schools or toward post-secondary goals.

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mat-Su Day School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	6

White
46 (65.7%)
Two or More
15 (21.4%)
American Indian
6 (8.6%)
Black
2 (2.9%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)864-6000
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/mds
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 33