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#235 of 412 schools in AK
Colony High School
High School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Palmer, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
9550 E Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colony High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colony High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,069
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley PathwaysEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Mat-su Middle College SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Palmer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Amazing Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #29 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colony High School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colony High School
Colony High School is a public high school in Palmer, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colony High School
What grades does Colony High School serve?
Colony High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colony High School?
Colony High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colony High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colony High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colony High School rank in AK?
Colony High School ranks #235 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Colony High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colony High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colony High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colony High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colony High School a charter school?
No, Colony High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colony High School a Title I school?
No, Colony High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colony High School?
28.0% of students at Colony High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (907) 861-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99645)
- 31,494
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99645; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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