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Colony High School

9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Colony High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Colony High School's student population of 1,117 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,117 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Colony High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colony High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#194 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colony High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colony High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colony High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Colony High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colony High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colony High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colony High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colony High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Colony High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Colony High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colony High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Colony High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Colony High School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colony High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colony High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colony High School's ranking?
Colony High School is ranked #194 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Colony High School often compared to?
Colony High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer High School, Wasilla High School, mat-su career & tech Educational high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colony High School?
The graduation rate of Colony High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Colony High School?
1,117 students attend Colony High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Colony High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colony High School?
Colony High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colony High School offer ?
Colony High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colony High School part of?
Colony High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Colony High School located?
Colony High School is located in the Gateway neighborhood of Palmer, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Gateway.

School Reviews
5   2/17/2010
Strong French program. Well known for great athletic teams and coaches.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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