Plateau Valley High School

Plateau Valley High School is a public high school in Collbran, CO, part of the Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa. The school serves approximately 78 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 91.5th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 37% proficiency in math and 70% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $89,900, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 78 students, Plateau Valley High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Plateau Valley High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.