Palmer High School
- School Year
- 2019-2020
- District
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Lowest Grade
- 9
- Highest Grade
- 12
- Accredited
- Yes
- Title I
- No
2019-2020 Report Card to the Public
The closure of Alaska’s public school buildings in the Spring of 2020 has a substantial impact on the state’s accountability system and Alaska Report Cards for the 2019-2020 school year. Several sections on Alaska’s Report Card contain measures that use assessment data that will not be available or may be substantially limited this year.
The Reporting Plan for the 2019-2020 Alaska School, District, and State Report Cards outlines the data that will be reported publicly on the website and the data that will likely be accompanied with additional documentation. Measures primarily based on the spring state tests will not have data available this year.
Financial Data
| School Level Spending | |
|---|---|
| State/Local Funds | $14,462 |
| Federal Funds | $1,045 |
| Total | $15,507 |
| School Share of District Level Spending | |
| State/Local Funds | $1,229 |
| Federal Funds | $62 |
| Total | $1,291 |
| District Average Spending | |
| State/Local Funds | $13,677 |
| Federal Funds | $1,130 |
| Total | $14,807 |
$16,798
Spending per pupil
729.08
Total ADMAttendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates
All Students
Attendance
Graduation
Dropout
Report Card Interpretation Guides
| Subgroup | Attendance Rate | Graduation Rate | Dropout Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 100.00% | 95.91% | 1.08% |
| Male | 100.00% | 94.44% | 0.74% |
| Female | 100.00% | 97.53% | 1.47% |
| African American | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Alaska Native/American Indian | 100.00% | 88.89% | 1.10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 100.00% | 75.00% | 4.76% |
| Caucasian | 100.00% | 97.52% | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or More Races | 100.00% | 94.44% | 1.30% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 100.00% | 93.75% | 0.00% |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 100.00% | 96.75% | 1.71% |
| Students With Disabilities | 100.00% | 96.00% | 1.75% |
| Students Without Disabilities | 100.00% | 95.89% | 0.95% |
| English Learners | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Migrant Students | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Active Duty Parent/Guardian | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homeless | 100.00% | 83.33% | 0.00% |
| Foster Care | 100.00% | n/a | 0.00% |
School Details
| Grades KG-8 Retention Rate: | pending |
|---|---|
| Grade 7-12 Dropout Rate: | 0.00% |
| Enrollment Change: | 0.00% |
| Student Survey Return Rate: | 216% |
| Student Surveys Returned: | 1500 |
| Average Volunteer Hours per Week: | 100 |
| Persistently Dangerous School: | No |
| High School Graduates: | 164 |
|---|---|
| Number of Grade 7-12 Dropouts: | 0 |
| Enrollment Change Due to Transfers: | |
| Parent Survey Return Rate: | 87% |
| Parent Surveys Returned: | 1400 |
| Community Members Commenting: | 135 |
| School/Business Partnerships: | 75 |
Information on the Professional Qualifications of Educators
- Bachelors: 24
- Masters: 23
- Ed Specialist:
- Doctorate:
Additional information on teacher qualifications, including type of certification and college degree(s), is available from your school or district upon request. You may also request information on whether your child is provided service by paraprofessionals, and, if so, their qualifications.
Teacher Quality
| Category | Your School | High-poverty Schools (District) | Low-poverty Schools (District) | All Schools (District) | High-poverty Schools (State) | Low-poverty Schools (State) | All Schools (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of teachers who are inexperienced | 0 | 1 | 6 | 42.75 | 55.46 | 50.8 | 291.46 |
| Total number of teachers | 41.75 | 17.39 | 232.24 | 951.12 | 1040.12 | 2090.28 | 7464.84 |
| Percent of teachers who are inexperienced | 0 | 5.75 | 2.58 | 4.49 | 5.33 | 2.43 | 3.9 |
| Number of teachers who have emergency or provisional credentials** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Percentage of teachers who have emergency or provisional credentials** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Number teachers teaching out-of-field | 10.06 | 6.52 | 66.77 | 201.23 | 235.72 | 423.54 | 1480.04 |
| Total number of teachers | 41.75 | 17.39 | 232.24 | 951.12 | 1040.12 | 2090.28 | 7464.84 |
| Percentage of teachers teaching out-of-field | 24.1 | 37.49 | 28.75 | 21.16 | 22.66 | 20.26 | 19.83 |
** The percentage of teachers in the district teaching with an Emergency Teacher Certificate is N/A. Alaska does not issue emergency certificates to teachers.
Admin Quality
| Category | Your School | High-poverty Schools (District) | Low-poverty Schools (District) | High-poverty Schools (State) | Low-poverty Schools (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin FTEs Inexperienced | 0.00 | 8.41 | 6.11 | ||
| Total FTEs Inexperienced | 3.00 | 117.81 | 137.15 | ||
| Percentage Inexperienced | 0.00 | 7.14 | 4.45 |
2017-2018 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a survey of all public schools and school districts in the United States. This is completed and managed by the United States Department of Education. This data is collected pursuant to section 203(c)(1) of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3413(c)(1)). The CRDC is a biennial (i.e., every other school year) survey required by the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
The data in this report is from the 2017-2018 Civil Rights Data Collection, the most current data. This data can also be accessed on the CRDC Homepage. The User Guide can be used for directions for navigation and search tips.
Please note: This data was derived from publicly-available data files in which statistical disclosure limitation methods have been applied to reduce the risk of disclosure of individual student information.
| Category | Number of Children with Disabilities | Number of Children without Disabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Students who received one or more in-school suspensions. | 12 | 60 |
| Instances of out-of-school suspension. | 9 | 54 |
| Students who received an expulsion with educational services. | 0 | 0 |
| Students receiving a school-related arrest. | 0 | 0 |
| Students who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official. | 0 | 0 |
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Students absent 15 or more days during the school year | 250 |
| Students enrolled in preschool programs | 0 |
| Students enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement course | 12 |
| Incidents of physical attack or fight with a firearm or explosive device | 0 |
| Incidents of physical attack or fight with a weapon | 0 |
| Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon | 5 |
| Incidents of possession of a firearm or explosive device | 0 |
| Incidents of rape or attempted rape | 0 |
| Incidents of robbery with a firearm or explosive device | 0 |
| Incidents of robbery without a weapon | 0 |
| Incidents of sexual assault (other than rape) | 0 |
| Incidents of threats of physical attack with a firearm or explosive device | 0 |
| Incidents of threats of physical attack with a weapon | 0 |
| Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon | 1 |
| Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of disability | 0 |
| Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin | 4 |
| Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion | 4 |
| Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex | 4 |
| Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation | 8 |
The CRDC data is collected by the Federal Government based on a particular methodology and purpose that may not be clearly aligned with the school’s or district’s disciplinary procedures.
| Subgroup | Number of Grads that Enrolled in Postsecondary Education in the Academic Year Following Graduation | Number of Grads that Did Not Enroll in Postsecondary Education in the Academic Year Following Graduation | Total Number of Grads | Postsecondary Enrollment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 57 | 85 | 142 | 40.14 |
| African American | * | * | * | * |
| Alaska Native/American Indian | 7 | 20 | 27 | 25.93 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40% or fewer | 60% or more | 5 | 40% or fewer |
| Caucasian | 41 | 51 | 92 | 44.57 |
| Hispanic | 25% or fewer | 75% or more | 9 | 25% or fewer |
| Two or More Races | 40% or fewer | 60% or more | 5 | 40% or fewer |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13 | 34 | 47 | 27.66 |
| Students With Disabilities | 3 | 14 | 17 | 17.65 |
| English Learners | * | * | * | * |
In response to Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, section 1111) related to accountability and reporting requirements.
On March 23, 2020, US ED gave notification to DEED that the waiver would be approved. As a result, schools that were identified for support in the 2019-2020 school year maintained their identification status in the 2020-2021 school year. These identifications were based on data from the 2018-2019 school year.
In response to Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, section 1111) related to assessment requirements.
On March 23, 2020, US ED gave notification to DEED that the waiver will be approved. As a result, spring 2020 administrations of the PEAKS content area assessments in Mathematics and English Language Arts were cancelled.
View 2018-2019 Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (PEAKS)
In response to Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, section 1111) related to assessment requirements.
On March 23, 2020, US ED gave notification to DEED that the waiver will be approved. As a result, spring 2020 administrations of the Alaska Science Assessment were cancelled.
In response to Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, section 1111) related to assessment requirements.
On March 23, 2020, US ED gave notification to DEED that the waiver will be approved. As a result, spring 2020 administrations of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment were cancelled.
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