Palmer High School
- Palmer High School serves 765 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.
- Palmer High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% 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
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Palmer High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 765 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palmer High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #282 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 71% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Palmer High School is Beryozova School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willow Beryozova School Grades: K-12 | 19 students
1.2 miles
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907)495-9390 1.2 K-12 19 - Palmer Mat-su Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students
1.2 miles
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238 1.2 6-12 11 - Palmer Sherrod Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 437 students
1.2 miles
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4100 1.2 K-5 437 - Palmer Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 488 students
1.2 miles
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5300 1.2 PK-2 488 - Palmer Palmer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 572 students
1.3 miles
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4300 1.3 6-8 572
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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