Platte Canyon High School

Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
57243 US HIGHWAY 285
BAILEY, CO 80421
228 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
228
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (81.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (11.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
Phone: (303)838-7666
Website: http://www.plattecanyonschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio