Palmer High School, Alaska

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Palmer High School is a public high school located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the city of Palmer, Alaska. Its mission is to prepare lifelong learners, community assets, and citizens of integrity. Palmer High is a quickly growing school with a broad and diverse field of education. It offers in-depth courses in fine arts, mathematics, world languages, physical education and health, science, English, social sciences, and career and technical education. Palmer High School is one of two schools in Alaska that is an International Baccalaureate school. Student support services are available for students.

1 Demographics and Statistics
2 Notable alumni
3 References
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[edit] Demographics and Statistics

Palmer High School accommodates 900 students in grades 9 through 12. Out of these students, 210 are freshmen, 264 are sophomores, 248 are juniors, and 181 are seniors. The teacher-student ratio is 1:23.1, compared to the state average of 1:20. Of all the students currently enrolled, 720 are Caucasian, 79 are Alaska Native, 24 are Hispanic, 23 African American, 22 are Multi-Ethnic, 19 are Asian, 15 are American Indian, and 1 are Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.