School Overview
Plateau Valley High School, located in the rural community of Collbran, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the Plateau Valley School District 50. As a small, tight-knit institution, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Plateau Valley, often acting as a focal point for community activities and fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local pride among its students and families.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience despite its modest size. Students have access to standard core curricula, along with various elective options and sports programs that encourage participation and character development. Because of its remote setting, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond high school by promoting self-reliance, academic responsibility, and engagement with the broader Colorado community. Its mission centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where every student is recognized and given the opportunity to succeed in a collaborative, small-school setting.
95
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plateau Valley High School
Demographic Student Count
White76
Hispanic11
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian2
  • White
    76 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.1 %)
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: Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa
Phone: (970)487-3547
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Plateau Valley High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 918
Grade 1029
Grade 1126
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Plateau Valley High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4345.3%
Male5254.7%