Platte Valley Youth Services Center serves 16 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte Valley Youth Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Platte Valley Youth Services Center's student population of 16 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Platte Valley Youth Services Center is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
63%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
7%
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
How many students attend Platte Valley Youth Services Center?
16 students attend Platte Valley Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Platte Valley Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte Valley Youth Services Center?
Platte Valley Youth Services Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platte Valley Youth Services Center offer ?
Platte Valley Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte Valley Youth Services Center part of?
Platte Valley Youth Services Center is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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