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Plateau Valley High School

Summary:

Plateau Valley High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Collbran, Colorado. With just 95 students, the school has a predominantly white student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Plateau Valley High School has shown mixed performance. While the school outperformed the district and state averages in SAT/Reading and Writing for 11th grade, it underperformed in CMAS/Science and PSAT9 for 9th grade. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining in recent years, suggesting it is struggling to keep up with other high schools in Colorado. Notably, the school's white students perform in the bottom 10% of Colorado high schools, indicating a significant racial achievement gap that the school and district should address.

Compared to the nearby Grand Valley High School, Plateau Valley High School has a higher percentage of white students, a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a lower student-teacher ratio. However, Grand Valley High School outperformed Plateau Valley High School on several academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics and resources may be contributing to the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 56600 Highway 330
       Collbran, CO  81624-9505

(970) 487-3547

District: Plateau Valley School District No. 50

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,368 Help


Feeder schools for Plateau Valley High School:

Elementary:    Plateau Valley Elementary School
Middle:    Plateau Valley Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  78

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plateau Valley High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plateau Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plateau Valley High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Plateau Valley High School employs 6.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plateau Valley High School is $19,368.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plateau Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plateau Valley School District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Plateau Valley School District No. 50 47th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plateau Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Plateau Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.41 201st 279 28.0%
2005 41.58 170th 280 39.3%
2006 53.58 143rd 286 50.0%
2007 25.03 236th 298 20.8%
2008 28.73 227th 301 24.6%
2009 48.74 171st 310 44.8%
2010 59.57 148th 327 54.7%
2011 66.89 120th 337 64.4%
2012 71.68 93rd 334 72.2%
2013 61.93 140th 349 59.9%
2014 59.35 148th 369 59.9%
2018 38.13 223rd 388 42.5%
2019 44.42 212th 411 48.4%
2023 47.82 169th 349 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Plateau Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.48 206th 225 8.4%
2022 6.22 218th 228 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plateau Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1989 94 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1990 101 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 103
1991 94 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 91 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1993 100 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1994 124 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 125 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1996 125 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1997 116 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 113 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 98 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 102 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 101 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 77 0 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 77 0 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 92 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 91 1 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 89 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 93 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 92 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 98 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 109
2010 80 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 76 0 0 13 1 0 3 0 93
2012 65 0 0 10 0 0 2 0 77
2013 65 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 81
2014 62 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 73
2015 70 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 81
2016 86 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 99
2017 79 0 0 11 1 0 1 0 92
2018 85 0 1 8 1 0 3 0 98
2019 95 0 2 5 1 0 3 0 106
2020 88 0 4 6 1 0 2 0 101
2021 92 0 3 9 0 0 1 0 105
2022 95 0 3 12 1 0 1 0 112
2023 76 0 2 11 2 0 4 0 95
2024 63 0 0 11 1 0 3 0 78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plateau Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 11.9 8.0 n/a
1989 96 12.9 7.4 14.6
1990 103 13.4 7.6 22.3
1991 95 13.0 7.3 17.9
1992 92 5.0 18.4 9.8
1993 101 12.0 8.4 9.9
1994 126 9.6 13.1 18.3
1995 133 11.0 12.1 20.3
1996 133 11.0 12.1 20.3
1997 126 11.3 11.2 27
1998 127 11.3 11.2 27.6
1999 110 9.9 11.1 15.5
2000 115 9.5 12.1 26.1
2001 113 9.5 11.9 29.2
2002 93 8.3 11.2 33.3
2003 93 8.3 11.2 33.3
2004 109 8.6 12.7 38.5
2005 109 8.5 12.8 36.7
2006 102 8.4 12.1 34.3
2007 99 8.0 12.4 27.3
2008 98 8.1 12.1 16.3
2009 109 8.7 12.5 16.5
2010 94 8.7 10.7 28.7
2011 93 8.4 11.0 40.9
2012 77 7.5 10.1 44.2
2013 81 6.9 11.5 32.1
2014 73 7.7 9.4 28.8
2015 81 8.0 10.1 33.3
2016 99 8.0 12.3 38.4
2017 92 7.2 12.7 33.7
2018 98 7.2 13.6 30.6
2019 106 8.1 13.0 26.4
2020 101 8.9 11.2 30.7
2021 105 7.6 13.7 26.7
2022 112 9.3 11.9 20.5
2023 95 7.5 12.6 28.4
2024 78 6.7 11.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plateau Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 11.9 8.0 n/a
1989 96 12.9 7.4 14.6
1990 103 13.4 7.6 22.3
1991 95 13.0 7.3 17.9
1992 92 5.0 18.4 9.8
1993 101 12.0 8.4 9.9
1994 126 9.6 13.1 18.3
1995 133 11.0 12.1 20.3
1996 133 11.0 12.1 20.3
1997 126 11.3 11.2 27
1998 127 11.3 11.2 27.6
1999 110 9.9 11.1 15.5
2000 115 9.5 12.1 26.1
2001 113 9.5 11.9 29.2
2002 93 8.3 11.2 33.3
2003 93 8.3 11.2 33.3
2004 109 8.6 12.7 38.5
2005 109 8.5 12.8 36.7
2006 102 8.4 12.1 34.3
2007 99 8.0 12.4 27.3
2008 98 8.1 12.1 16.3
2009 109 8.7 12.5 16.5
2010 94 8.7 10.7 28.7
2011 93 8.4 11.0 40.9
2012 77 7.5 10.1 44.2
2013 81 6.9 11.5 32.1
2014 73 7.7 9.4 28.8
2015 81 8.0 10.1 33.3
2016 99 8.0 12.3 38.4
2017 92 7.2 12.7 33.7
2018 98 7.2 13.6 30.6
2019 106 8.1 13.0 26.4
2020 101 8.9 11.2 30.7
2021 105 7.6 13.7 26.7
2022 112 9.3 11.9 20.5
2023 95 7.5 12.6 28.4
2024 78 6.7 11.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plateau Valley High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,610
2020 $13,241
2021 $12,310
2022 $15,992
2023 $19,368

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plateau Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 411 High schoolsRanks 169th of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10695
 10.4%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White9576
 20%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%28.4%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plateau Valley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Plateau Valley High School.

Plateau Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plateau Valley Elementary School
Middle : Plateau Valley Junior High School

Students at Plateau Valley High School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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