Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, Platte Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Platte Valley High School's student population of 306 students has declined by 12% 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
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platte Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte Valley High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte Valley High School's ranking?
Platte Valley High School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Platte Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Platte Valley High School?
306 students attend Platte Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Platte Valley High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 11:1, 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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