PALMER HIGH SCHOOL
Palmer High School is a public high school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Palmer, AK with about 765 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Palmer High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Palmer High School, located in Palmer, Alaska, is a prominent secondary institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its long-standing traditions and competitive athletic programs, known as the "Moose." The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth alongside a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, fine arts, and career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Palmer High School prioritizes the development of well-rounded students by encouraging engagement in both local and regional activities. The school leverages its unique Alaskan setting to offer students a distinct educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with the values of resilience and community stewardship. Prospective students and families can find detailed information regarding calendars, course offerings, and district policies by visiting their official website at http://www.matsuk12.us/phs.
For more information, contact Palmer High School at (907) 746-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
http://www.matsuk12.us/phs
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Palmer, AK with about 765 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 765
- Teachers:
- 42.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 765 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 17.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.