Colony High School

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Colony High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9550 E Bogard Rd,  Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.9
4.9
1,046 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
79.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
11.7%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
66.6%
Two or more races
16.3%
Hispanic
8.3%
Native American
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 201 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 112 Students
Montana State University 97 Students
University of Washington 81 Students
University of Oregon 68 Students
Oregon State University 62 Students
Washington State University 61 Students
Seattle University 54 Students
Alaska Pacific University 42 Students
Seattle Pacific University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 19 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Engineering 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 208 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/4/2024
So far I've tried to be as involved as possible by participating in 3 varsity sports; football wrestling, and track. I've also be elected as my class president as well as being in student government. Colony has been so great to me and I will always be apart of the community!!
3.0 Alum
1/9/2024
I would like to see change in the diversity of the high school I believe that there are not a lot of inclusion and opportunities for people with diversities. getting ready for college was never easy, but having a high school that never prepared for you to go to college made it even harder. I would say on a positive note, our sports was pretty good, although some of the coaching could have done better. overall, my experience at colony high school was pretty mediocre. I wouldn't say it was terrible but I wouldn't recommend the school to anyone.
5.0 Alum
5/22/2020
I loved the teachers and the classes. I wish that there was more funding for dance team and I wish dance team was considered a sport here
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/4/2018
Excellent! It’s by far the best high school in the burough in all aspects!
5.0 parent
5/18/2015
We have been very pleased with our son's experience at Colony High School. It has provided him with a safe, solid learning environment and, being new to the mat-su valley, he made great friends quickly. The coaching staff for cross country, nordic skiing, and track are excellent!
5.0 parent
5/21/2012
I have a 9th grader and being a KNIGHT has been the best experience EVER for him. He looks forward to school with his peers and really enjoys all his classes. He's involved with hockey and enjoys the coaches and teammates as well. We couldn't be happier with our choice to be a KNIGHT
5.0 student
1/19/2011
Colony is an amazing school, I am a 9th grader at Colony and it is GREAT. The teachers are extremely helpful and care about your succes. Colony has more advanced classes than any school in the valley, witch looks great for college. Colonys goal is to prepare you for life, and for college. College cr...

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Colony High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palmer, AK and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,046 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Colony High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $497,025. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmer High School, Valley Pathways, Alaska Middle College School, and more. Learn more about what Palmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colony High School.

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