Palmer High School
- Palmer High School serves 809 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Palmer High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Palmer High School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 809 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palmer High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 17% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 72% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palmer High School is Beryozova School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beryozova School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beryozova School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Beryozova School Grades: K-12 | 28 students
1.2 miles
501 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)495-9390 1.2 K-12 28 - Palmer Mat-su Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students
1.2 miles
501 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238 1.2 6-12 11 - Palmer Sherrod Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 427 students
1.2 miles
561 N Gulkana Street
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4100 1.2 3-5 427 - Palmer Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 465 students
1.2 miles
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5300 1.2 PK-2 465 - Palmer Palmer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 561 students
1.3 miles
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4300 1.3 6-8 561
School Reviews
| 5 Our daughter is gifted, and went to one small Charter School , and 2 small Private Schools. She is doing very well at Palmer High School. The school is a medium size HS. It is an IB school so the courses are great. She is serving on the MAT-SU Student Advisory Board, and Palmer High School student government. In 2017 she will be the Sophomore class President. The Drama/Music Department is very well run, and gives students another way to be involves in school activities. The sports programs offer a wide selection. This is very good school for any one. My husband and I would give Palmer High School a 10 on a rating of 1 to 10. Thank you for reading this review. - Posted by Parent - safar |
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