Palmer High School
School Overview
Palmer High School is a public Magnet school located in Palmer, Alaska. It is a school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 775 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 775 students are attending Palmer High School. By gender, there are 404 and 371 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palmer High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 22 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 9 | 13 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palmer High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 258 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
Palmer High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 12 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 115 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 119 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palmer High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 115 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 119 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 8 harassment and bullying has been reported at Palmer High School. There are 4 gender-related, 4 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 5 | 2 | 3 | 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.