About the School
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD), also known as the Mat-Su Borough School District, is the second-largest public school district in Alaska. Based in Palmer, it serves the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and operates between 47 to 49 public schools, catering to approximately 18,000 to 19,705 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Covering about 25,000 square miles, MSBSD offers a wide range of educational services, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as charter and alternative education programs. The district emphasizes preparing students for success and fostering responsible citizenship. With a student-teacher ratio of around 19 to 1 and a funding level of $18,753 per pupil, MSBSD is committed to providing quality education to a diverse student population, including specialized programs for students with special needs and adult career and technical education.