How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mat-Su Central School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wasilla, AK | Palmer, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 2,780 | 616 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 98:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 28.6% |
| 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 Central School | Palmer High 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 Central School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 67.0% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 13.5% | 11.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mat-Su Central School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1116.5:1 | 205.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 80.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
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.