Palmer High School
Palmer High School serves 765 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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 stayed relatively flat 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 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.48, 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 Testing Rank | #304 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 17% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 70% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 41% |
| 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Willow Beryozova School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 19 students10
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
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 11 students10
1.2 miles
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238 1.2 6-12 11 - Palmer Sherrod Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 437 students10
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 Math: 29% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 572 students10
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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