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30 in Attendance Zone
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Colony High School
Public High School
|
Grade 9-12
9550 E Bogard Rd,
Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B
B
B-
B
B-
B
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
24
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 Details
Test Scores
Math
9.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
11.7%
State Average
11.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
251:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
White
68%
Two or more races
13.3%
Hispanic
8.2%
Native American
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
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
208 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks
115 Students
Montana State University
87 Students
University of Washington
78 Students
University of Oregon
66 Students
Washington State University
62 Students
Oregon State University
62 Students
Seattle University
56 Students
Portland State University
42 Students
Alaska Pacific University
41 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
59 Students
Psychology
50 Students
Nursing
41 Students
Biology
37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
28 Students
Chemistry
18 Students
Pre-Law Studies
17 Students
Mechanical Engineering
16 Students
Environmental Science
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/18/2025
All in all my high school experience was good. The teachers are friendly and are helpful. They definitely made learning fun!
4/23/2025
I love the all the faculty there. Every single one of them are looking and wanting you to succeed. There are so many resources for any problem you can think of. The sports teams are phenomenal. Many state championships considering how long colony has been open. School reviews over safety at least once a month in case of emergency. Definitely a good school to consider.
4/12/2025
The best part about my school is they dont force me to take a full schedule. I only needed one more credit to graduate this year and they let me have a small schedule. I know of other schools that require a full schedule regardless of amount of credits. The worst part is they required all students to take AP Seminar, a part of the required credits to graduate. This made it hard for the students who tried hard in the class, when they got paired with the kids who obviously didn't try the hardest in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/4/2018
Excellent! It’s by far the best high school in the burough in all aspects!
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!
5/21/2012
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
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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$349K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$463,809
Median Lot Size
21,344 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$140,110
% of College Grads
32.9%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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Choice Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
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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 1,092 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 24% 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 3.55, 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 $463,809. 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.