Birchtree Charter School vs Colony High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Colony High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
| Measure | Birchtree Charter School Palmer, Alaska | Colony High School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 159 | #33 of 49 |
| National rank | #30205 of 50,301 | #12903 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 1,046 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 1,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 19% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchtree Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 31.9).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.5).
- •Colony High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 416.
- •Birchtree Charter School is a charter school while Colony High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchtree Charter School better than Colony High School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchtree Charter School ranks higher (42.6 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birchtree Charter School and Colony High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchtree Charter School: 416. Colony High School: 1,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchtree Charter School and Colony High School rank in Alaska?
Birchtree Charter School is 103rd of 159 and Colony High School is 33rd of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).