How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palmer Middle School | Wasilla High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, AK | Wasilla, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 563 | 816 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 29.5% |
| 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 | Palmer Middle School | Wasilla 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 | Palmer Middle School | Wasilla High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 64.3% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.8% | 14.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palmer Middle School | Wasilla High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 281.5:1 | 272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.9% | 60.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 35 | 2 |
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.