Big Lake, AK (99652) is a small community in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Southcentral Alaska. The area has a rich history of educational opportunities beginning with its traditional roots. Local schools have been providing quality education for generations and continue to do so today. Students in the area are served by Big Lake Elementary, Houston Middle School, and Houston High School. Each of these schools have achieved excellent ratings on various national assessments which reflect the high standard of education they provide. The local education system offers a variety of activities, clubs, and programs to engage students from different backgrounds and interests in their learning. With strong support from families, teachers, and administrators, Big Lake can continue to provide a great educational environment for its students.
Big Lake (zip 99652) schools spend $17,054 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 20 pupils per teacher, 848 students per librarian, and 642 children per counselor.