For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,334 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Gateway are Mat-su Middle College School and Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mat-su Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Colony High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK include Mat-su Middle College School and Colony High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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