Excellent
#15 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Platte Valley High School
High School · Weld County School District No. Re-7 · Kersey, CO
A Weld County School District No. Re-7 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 487, Kersey, CO 80644
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Platte Valley High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Platte Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kersey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,500
Median home value
$387,400
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Weld County School District No. Re-7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Platte Valley High School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Platte Valley High School
Platte Valley High School is a public high school in Kersey, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-7, serving approximately 306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Platte Valley High School
What grades does Platte Valley High School serve?
Platte Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Platte Valley High School?
Platte Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Platte Valley High School rank in CO?
Platte Valley High School ranks #15 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Platte Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Platte Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Platte Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Platte Valley High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Platte Valley High School a charter school?
No, Platte Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Platte Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Platte Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Platte Valley High School?
46.1% of students at Platte Valley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (970) 336-8700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80644)
- 2,266
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80644; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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