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Burchell High School

1775 W Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK, 99654

Ranked 119 of 127 in Alaska

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Burchell High School

1775 W Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK, 99654

About Burchell High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 21% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
217
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 49.31%
Asian 1.84%
Hispanic 7.83%
Black 1.84%
Two+ Races 20.74%
Native Am. 17.51%
White
49.31%
Asian
1.84%
Hispanic
7.83%
Black
1.84%
Two+ Races
20.74%
Native Am.
17.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 217
56.68%
123 Female
43.32%
94 Male

Student Population

217 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

108 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burchell High School Contact Information

Address

1775 W Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK, 99654

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Phone

(907) 864-2600

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TOP 119 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burchell High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Burchell High School is adding more Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways right now. These pathways will give students real-world experience in fields that are in high demand, such as construction and digital media. For the 2025–2026 school year, the school just started a flexible quarterly enrollment system. This means that students can begin their own credit-recovery journey at different points in the year. The campus is also using new student-led mentorship programs to make the school a more welcoming place that focuses on each student's individual goals for graduation and their transition to college.

FAQ

Q1. How does Burchell High School help its students with the college application process?

Ans. Burchell High School helps students get ready for the SAT and ACT by coordinating special testing. This makes sure that students have the help they need to pass these tests and get into college.

Q2.What special ways can school kids learn?

Ans. The school has a flexible, performance-based system that lets students move through their curriculum at a speed that makes sure they learn everything.

Q3. Do schools focus on getting students ready for jobs?

Ans. School students take part in work-study programs and vocational explorations that help them connect what they learn in class with real-world jobs.

Q4. What does Burchell High School do to make the social environment better?

Ans. The school creates a small-campus atmosphere to encourage strong mentorships, which helps students build confidence and social skills in a supportive environment.

Q5. Is it possible for students to get personalized academic help?

Ans. School kids get personalized learning plans that let them get targeted instruction that builds on their strengths and helps them reach their goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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