Palisade High School
School Overview
Palisade High School is a public school located in Palisade, Colorado. It is a school in Mesa County Valley School District 51 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 36% of students are proficient in Math learning and 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,050 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,050 students are attending Palisade High School. By gender, there are 514 and 536 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palisade High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 91 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| White | 79 | 49 | 30 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 91 | 56 | 35 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palisade High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 98.1% of teachers are certified. 87.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 53 | 98.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 9.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.7% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 263 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,605 Households |
| Population | 145,170 |
| Male | 73,064 |
| Female | 75,172 |
| Child Population | 38,012 |
| Total Housing Units | 64,786 Units |
| Average House Value | $226,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $963 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $55,231 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palisade High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 293 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 112 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 230 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palisade High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 293 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 116 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 187 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 112 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 230 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
In Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, 47 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.