Palmer High School serves 785 students in grades 9-12.
Palmer High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Palmer High School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palmer High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer High School's ranking?
Palmer High School is ranked #227 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Palmer High School often compared to?
Palmer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmer High School?
The graduation rate of Palmer High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Palmer High School?
785 students attend Palmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Palmer High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer High School?
Palmer High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmer High School offer ?
Palmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer High School part of?
Palmer High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
School Calendar
View the Palmer High School yearly calendar below.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2016
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.
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