COLONY HIGH SCHOOL
Colony 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 1,121 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Colony High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Colony High School, located in Palmer, Alaska, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated against the backdrop of Alaska’s rugged landscape, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in the region. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and vocational programs, aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and personal development in a supportive community setting.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Colony High School emphasizes student engagement and preparation for life after graduation. The school utilizes its website as a central hub for communication, providing families and students with easy access to important resources such as academic calendars, counseling services, and information on school policies. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to community involvement, Colony High School strives to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to pursue their goals and become productive members of their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Colony High School at (907) 861-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
http://www.matsuk12.us/chs
COLONY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Palmer, AK with about 1,121 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,121
- Teachers:
- 50.52
- 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 1,121 students
- White
- 69.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.