How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Palmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wasilla, AK | Palmer, AK |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 705 | 563 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.5% | 36.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Palmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,753 | $18,753 |
| District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Palmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 66.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 15.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Palmer Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 176.3:1 | 281.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.6% | 63.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 35 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.