Colony High School
School Overview
Colony High School is a public school located in Palmer, Alaska. It is a school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, 19% of students are proficient in Math learning and 30% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,141 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 28 to 1 where a total of 41 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,141 students are attending Colony High School. By gender, there are 605 and 536 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Colony High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 38 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 19 | 19 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 41 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Colony High School and the students to teacher ratio is 28 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 41 | Students per teacher: 28 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 41 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 285 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 31,217 Households |
| Population | 103,374 |
| Male | 54,838 |
| Female | 50,531 |
| Child Population | 37,872 |
| Total Housing Units | 41,815 Units |
| Average House Value | $249,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.10% |
| Average Household Income | $75,493 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.16% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Colony High School offers 32 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 214 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 28 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 225 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Colony High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 32 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 214 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 67 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 178 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 28 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 225 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 9 harassment and bullying has been reported at Colony High School. There are 4 gender-related, 5 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
In Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, 47 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALMER, Alaska
1 private schools are serving students in PALMER, Alaska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.