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School Comparison

Palmer High School
vs.
Mat-Su Middle College School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Palmer High School
Mat-Su Middle College School
  • Palmer High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mat-Su Middle College School (446 vs. 16).
  • Palmer High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mat-Su Middle College School (125 vs. 39).
  • Palmer High School reported a higher students per counselor than Mat-Su Middle College School (250:1 vs. 187:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Palmer High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mat-Su Middle College School (446 vs. 16).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Palmer High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Mat-Su Middle College School (127 vs. 89).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Palmer High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mat-Su Middle College School (125 vs. 39).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Palmer High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mat-Su Middle College School (24 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Palmer High School reported a higher students per counselor than Mat-Su Middle College School (250:1 vs. 187:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Palmer High School

3 metrics were reported by Palmer High School. Comparable data for Mat-Su Middle College School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
29
IB enrollment
191

Reported Only at Mat-Su Middle College School

1 metric was reported by Mat-Su Middle College School. Comparable data for Palmer High School is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
187

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Palmer High School
$15,575.03
Mat-Su Middle College School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Palmer High School
23.1%
Mat-Su Middle College School
23.1%
State revenue share
Palmer High School
66.2%
Mat-Su Middle College School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Palmer High School
10.7%
Mat-Su Middle College School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palmer High School
41%
Mat-Su Middle College School
41%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Poverty rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Unemployment rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.