Serving 1,125 students in grades 9-12, Palisade High School ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palisade High School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palisade High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palisade High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palisade High School's ranking?
Palisade High School is ranked #636 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palisade High School often compared to?
Palisade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Junction High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palisade High School?
The graduation rate of Palisade High School is 87%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Palisade High School?
1,125 students attend Palisade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Palisade High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisade High School?
Palisade High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palisade High School offer ?
Palisade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palisade High School part of?
Palisade High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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