For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,112 students in Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK are Mat-su Middle College School, Mat-su Secondary School and Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Palmer, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mat-su Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Palmer, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Gr: 8-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Colony High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Palmer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Palmer, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 4897
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, AK include Mat-su Middle College School, Mat-su Secondary School and Colony High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmer?
5 public high schools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Palmer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Palmer include: Palmer High School vs. Colony High School, Colony High School vs. Palmer High School, Mat-su Secondary School vs. Valley Pathways
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