Palmer High School

About Palmer High School

Palmer High School is a public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is part of the Colorado Springs School District 11. The school is known for its strong academic and athletic programs, as well as its diverse student body. Palmer High School offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college credit courses, and career and technical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports teams, and student organizations. The school also has a strong commitment to the arts, with a band, choir, and theater program. Palmer High School is committed to providing its students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed. Palmer High School is a great place to learn, grow, and make lifelong friends.

Address:	1170 W Bogard Rd Palmer, AK 99645
Phone:	(907) 746-8400
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/phs
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	699 students

Overview Palmer High School

Palmer High School serves 699 students in grades 9-12.
Palmer High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Palmer High School

Palmer High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.