Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Platte Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Platte Canyon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte Canyon High School is 0.34, 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.
Platte Canyon High School is ranked #469 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Platte Canyon High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Platte Canyon High School?
224 students attend Platte Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Platte Canyon High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte Canyon High School?
Platte Canyon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platte Canyon High School offer ?
Platte Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Platte Canyon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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