Colony High School vs. Palmer High School
Should you attend Colony High School or Palmer High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Colony High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
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
1,092 students
649 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#203 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
322
176
Grade 10 Students
289
206
Grade 11 Students
256
144
Grade 12 Students
225
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
9%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
13%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
