Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Plainview Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Plainview Junior-senior High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plainview Junior-senior 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 Plainview Junior-senior High School is 0.31, 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
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Plainview Junior-senior High School is ranked #471 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plainview Junior-senior High School?
11 students attend Plainview Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plainview Junior-senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Junior-senior High School?
Plainview Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plainview Junior-senior High School offer ?
Plainview Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Plainview Junior-senior High School part of?
Plainview Junior-senior High School is part of Kiowa County School District No. Re-2.
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