Plateau Valley High School

56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Plateau Valley High School serves 112 students in grades 9-12.
Plateau Valley High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plateau Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Plateau Valley High School's student population of 112 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Plateau Valley High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Plateau Valley High School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
85%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plateau Valley High School's ranking?
Plateau Valley High School is ranked #197 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plateau Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Plateau Valley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plateau Valley High School?
112 students attend Plateau Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Plateau Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plateau Valley High School?
Plateau Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plateau Valley High School offer ?
Plateau Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plateau Valley High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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