Palisade High School

Palisade High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3679 G Rd,  Palisade, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.8
2.5
1,069 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
44.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
30.1%
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
284:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
65.7%
Hispanic
28.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 Mesa University 337 Students
Colorado State University 218 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 141 Students
University of Denver 94 Students
University of Northern Colorado 87 Students
Colorado School of Mines 76 Students
University of Colorado Denver 74 Students
Arizona State University 72 Students
Northern Arizona University 71 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Biology 72 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Film and Video Studies 27 Students
Environmental Science 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 289 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/4/2025
I have attended Palisade High school for all 4 years of high school and in my opinion it's not a terrible school. Compared to the other schools in my district it's a lot better. Even though Palisade is more strict than the other schools I think it is better because that keeps us students in check and gives us more responsibility. I just wish there was better diversity with the students.
2.0 Senior
12/8/2024
The teachers can be very biased and prejudiced against certain students. I have been treated unfairly before, not by everyone, but definitely by some.
4.0 Alum
2/5/2024
I do believe that I found a family at Palisade High School, I connected with the students and staff. I believe that it has a fantastic culture. I think that I would like to see a change in administration.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/9/2021
I was bullied and the teachers never helped with what I needed to succeed.
4.0 parent
8/9/2017
Good experience. My son has improved since he moved to Palisade HS>

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Palisade High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palisade, CO, in the Palisade neighborhood, and is served by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,069 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Palisade 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $637,336. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Community School - East Campus, Mount Garfield Middle School, Taylor Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Palisade has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palisade High School.

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