Palmer High School vs. Colony High School
Should you attend Palmer High School or Colony 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
School
Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
649 students
1,092 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#194 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
176
322
Grade 10 Students
206
289
Grade 11 Students
144
256
Grade 12 Students
123
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
5%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
67%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
16%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
