Palmer High School vs. Colony High School
Should I attend Palmer High School or Colony High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
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).
Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Colony High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
785 students
1,147 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#256 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
-
Grade 9 Students
189
365
Grade 10 Students
221
305
Grade 11 Students
166
245
Grade 12 Students
166
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
9%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
