Palisade High School

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Palisade High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3679 G Rd,  Palisade, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.9
2.5
1,073 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
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
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
66.1%
Hispanic
28.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 342 Students
Colorado State University 236 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 150 Students
University of Denver 97 Students
University of Northern Colorado 78 Students
University of Colorado Denver 75 Students
Colorado School of Mines 74 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 70 Students
Arizona State University 68 Students
University of Utah 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Biology 71 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Environmental Science 25 Students
Film and Video Studies 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Architecture 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 273 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/23/2026
IB school with extremely connected students that strive for learning and excellence. Beautiful school with lots of examples.
5.0 Sophomore
1/13/2026
Palisade High School has been an amazing experience, that has taught me so much, allowed me to grow, and forge connections with so many people. Plus, there are so many different opportunities for every person that allow for them to further grow, and it's an amazing experience. The teachers are so supportive of you, and they truly care about you and your academics.
5.0 Senior
1/11/2026
Palisade High school is an awesome school, it has great teachers and staff and an amazing community of kids. From small classrooms to all sorts of resources, palisade allows for an amazing education.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,073 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% 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 3.57, 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 $638,571. 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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