PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park school district, located in BAILEY, CO with about 258 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL, located in Bailey, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Platte Canyon School District RE-1. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school takes advantage of its scenic location to provide a learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and a strong sense of community. The district is known for its relatively small student population, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized educational experience that aims to foster close relationships between students and faculty.
The high school offers a traditional curriculum supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation. As part of a rural mountain district, the school acts as a focal point for the surrounding Bailey community, balancing state-mandated academic standards with the unique cultural and geographic identity of the region. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives.
For more information, contact PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 838-7666 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAILEY, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BAILEY, CO with about 258 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 258
- Teachers:
- 15.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 258 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.