Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Platte Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Platte Valley High School's student population of 329 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platte Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte Valley High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
61%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte Valley High School's ranking?
Platte Valley High School is ranked #388 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Platte Valley High School often compared to?
Platte Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Platte Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Platte Valley High School?
329 students attend Platte Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Platte Valley High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte Valley High School?
Platte Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platte Valley High School offer ?
Platte Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Platte Valley High School part of?
Platte Valley High School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-7.
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