For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,327 students in Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK are Mat-su Youth Facility, Palmer High School and Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average). High schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Palmer, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colony High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Palmer, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
Colony High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 187 students
Palmer, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK include Mat-su Youth Facility, Palmer High School and Colony High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmer, AK?
5 public high schools are located in Palmer, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer, AK?
Palmer, AK public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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