Palmer High School

Palmer High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1170 W Bogard Rd,  Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.6
4.8
760 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
73.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.9%
State Average
8.2%
Science
14.4%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.2%
Female
43.8%
White
68.2%
Two or more races
12.6%
Native American
9.5%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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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 124 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 80 Students
Montana State University 51 Students
University of Oregon 48 Students
Oregon State University 48 Students
University of Washington 43 Students
Washington State University 39 Students
Seattle University 36 Students
Portland State University 34 Students
Alaska Pacific University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Biology 27 Students
Business 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Environmental Science 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Veterinary Sciences 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 136 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/19/2023
Palmer High schools community is not very close, but it can be when it wants to be. The high school environment can be harsh, but isn't every high school? Compared to the rumors about the other high schools in the area, Palmer High is the place to go
3.0 Alum
8/22/2023
I believe the amount of lunch time the students are aloud should increase. I also feel that the teachers should not be sending as much homework as they do home, students are in school 6 and a half hours a day everyday and some of them have to work and sports after. I feel school lunch needs to be improved, but that is everywhere not just Palmer High. Overall I enjoyed many teachers and classes at the school over the 3 years I attended.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2020
What I love about Palmer High School is the diversity of students and acceptance. As the sister city of Saroma, Japan, every year Palmer receives two or three Japanese students to study abroad. Another thing that I highly enjoy about Palmer High School is the inclusivity. The teachers are very accepting of everyone. They are willing to call people by their preferred pronouns and names. The teachers are all very personable and great to talk to when you need someone.
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4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/28/2021
This school is a certified International Bacceloreat school. IB classes are equal to or better than AP classes. Many students who participate in the IB program get into competitive colleges. Trade programs are also here and students from all tracks are able to take classes in all tracks. Art, musoc,...
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4.0 parent
3/24/2021
Mr. Henry is the best teacher in this school, by far. Would highly recommend his classes if you decide to come to palmer high.
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5.0 parent
6/12/2019
It was excellent! Our Daughter Graduated Summa Claude, with a I.B. Diploma in 2019. She was also in NHS, Student Government, Help teach QPR classes. Going to Colby College, starting as a Sophomore. PHS Graduating Class of 2019 received over Seven Million in Scholarships/Grants.
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5.0 parent
1/29/2014
Very positive experience with Palmer High School. Both the teachers and counselers are truly involved with student development and excellence. Tons of opportunity for student involvement in activities and athletics, as well as the International Baccalaureate program (I belive its the only one in Ala...
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