Platte Canyon School District No. 1

The Platte Canyon School District No. 1 is a high-performing school district in Colorado, with three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School standing out as particularly strong performers.

Fitzsimmons Middle School is ranked 71 out of 485 Colorado middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 64.6% of students proficient or better, well above the district and state averages. Platte Canyon High School is ranked 92 out of 349 Colorado high schools and also has a 4-star rating. The high school stands out in SAT Reading and Writing, with 74% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 58%.

While the schools in the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 have a predominantly white student population, they consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The district's focus on academic excellence is evident, and the relatively low free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios suggest that the district has the resources to provide a high-quality education to its students.