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School Comparison

Colony High School
vs.
Mat-Su Middle College School

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

Colony High School
Mat-Su Middle College School
  • Colony High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mat-Su Middle College School (576 vs. 16).
  • Colony High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Mat-Su Middle College School (210 vs. 89).
  • Colony High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mat-Su Middle College School (146 vs. 39).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 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

Colony High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mat-Su Middle College School (576 vs. 16).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Colony High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Mat-Su Middle College School (210 vs. 89).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Colony High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mat-Su Middle College School (146 vs. 39).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Colony High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mat-Su Middle College School (38 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Colony High School reported a higher students per counselor than Mat-Su Middle College School (229.8:1 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 Colony High School

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

Graduation rate
97%
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
415

Reported Only at Mat-Su Middle College School

1 metric was reported by Mat-Su Middle College School. Comparable data for Colony 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
Colony High School
$15,575.03
Mat-Su Middle College School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Colony High School
23.1%
Mat-Su Middle College School
23.1%
State revenue share
Colony High School
66.2%
Mat-Su Middle College School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Colony High School
10.7%
Mat-Su Middle College School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Colony 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.