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2 schools in Big Lake

Alaska · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Big Lake reaches 699 students across 2 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Big Lake

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
699
-69 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Big Lake ElementaryElementaryPK-05362
Houston High SchoolHigh09-12337

About Big Lake

Big Lake is a low-population Alaska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 699 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 350, higher than the state mean of about 263.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Big Lake has decreased 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 768 students to 699.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Big Lake discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Big Lake, Alaska?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Big Lake, with a combined enrollment of about 699.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Big Lake?
Big Lake has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Big Lake?
Big Lake Elementary is the largest public school in Big Lake by enrollment, with approximately 362 students.
What school districts serve Big Lake?
Big Lake public schools are operated by Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Big Lake cover?
Public schools in Big Lake serve students from pre-K through grade 12.