Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Plainview Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainview Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sheridan Lake, CO, covering approximately 531 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 13.6 miles and the furthest point reaching 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plainview Junior-senior High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Motto
Learning to Fly and Soaring High
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plainview Junior-senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plainview Junior-senior High School?
11 students attend Plainview Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Plainview Junior-senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview Junior-senior High School?
Plainview Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainview Junior-senior High School offer ?
Plainview Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview Junior-senior High School part of?
Plainview Junior-senior High School is part of Kiowa County School District No. Re-2.
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