Platte Canyon High School

Platte Canyon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
57243 US Highway 285,  Bailey, CO
Platte Canyon School District No. 1
3.3
3.6
224 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
69%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
40.4%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
229:1

Student Diversity

Male
60.1%
Female
39.9%
White
81.6%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 51 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 32 Students
University of Northern Colorado 30 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 27 Students
Colorado Mesa University 24 Students
University of Colorado Denver 20 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 18 Students
Colorado School of Mines 16 Students
Red Rocks Community College 16 Students
Montana State University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Aerospace Engineering 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 65 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/11/2022
The teachers and staff here are some of the best people you will ever meet, and I still talk to a good number of my classmates. There is such a good community here, and Bailey will always be my hometown.
5.0 Alum
1/25/2018
Platte Canyon is a fantastic, small school. The teachers are great and the staff all friendly. Here you get a rigorous academic education that will create create people of great character.
2.0 NicheUser
4/15/2016
It is a rural school with nearly all white students. Diversity isn't common, and being different is very hard. The kids have more racist views on life including closed mindedness. Sexual orientation is not varied either. The students that are involved are the same for every activity.
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3.6 5 Reviews
1.0 other
3/5/2023
If i could give this 0 stars i would. I faced tons of racism there and the teachers didn't even care. I watched other black students be called the n word and when she got mad and tried to call the kid out the teachers punished the girl who was racially targeted. They also condoned prejudice of not j...
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5.0 parent
10/30/2019
Great school with caring teachers and parents/ community
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5.0 student
8/7/2019
Platte Canyon High School has given me a great perspective on learning, thanks to all the amazing teachers and programs. Attending this school has provided me with opportunity and attitude I don’t believe I could have received elsewhere.
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5.0 parent
1/5/2016
Smaller school, good facilities, competent staff that care about student performance. Very pleased with high school, not a fan of 'no homework' policy of middle school. Safe enviornment.
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Platte Canyon High School

Platte Canyon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bailey, CO and is served by the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Platte Canyon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fitzsimmons Middle School, Evergreen Country Day School, and more. Learn more about what Bailey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Platte Canyon High School.

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