Best Park County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 375 students in Park County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Park County, CO are Platte Canyon High School and South Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Park County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Park County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Park High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Park County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
South Park High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Park County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Park County, CO include Platte Canyon High School and South Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Park County, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Park County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County, CO?
Park County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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