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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Palisade High School

#2 in Best Online High Schools in Colorado
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Online
  • 9-12
  • 306 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      NG
    6. Health & Safety
      NG
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      NG
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Palisade High School is an above average, public, online school located in Palisade, CO. It has 1,011 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.
    Address
    3679 G Road
    Palisade, CO 81526
    Telephone
    (970) 254-4800
    Website
    mesa.k12.co.us
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    Palisade High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    41%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    39%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1160
    109 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    120 responses
    AP Enrollment
    30%
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    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    NG
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 121 responses
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    • Homecoming week
      24%
    • Sporting events
      18%
    • Summer vacation
      13%
    • Prom
      13%
    • Dances
      10%
    • Band events
      7%
    • Musicals
      7%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,011
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    53%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.44 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,845
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.4%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.54 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.54 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.54 responses
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    Palisade High School Reviews

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    Palisade High School has given me the ultimate high school experience. Between pep rallies, bulldog days, and school dances, there is always something fun going on in Palisade. On top of these awesome activities, the staff that makes the school run is caring, smart, and helpful. The administration consists of one super involved principal, and two brilliant vice principals. Although there are many excellent aspects to love about Palisade, my favorite used to be bulldog days! My freshman year, students with good grades could leave campus one and a half hours early one Wednesday of the month. Students with low grades were required to seek extra help from teachers. I felt as though this program was extremely effective! The bulldog day policies have shifted considerably since my freshman year, and although they are still proving to be effective, nothing beats the extra free time I got my freshman year.
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    Palisade High School provided a very welcoming and intimate environment. Many of the classes were small, which allowed for more communication between teachers and individual students. In my time there, I forged relationships with teachers that I hope to carry on through the future. The school itself is bureaucratic, which leads to some issues between teachers and administration. Many great teachers were lost during my years there and the school has a long way to go before it can be deemed great. I did enjoy the IB program they offered. It was difficult and not for everyone but if you're good at completing a lot of work then it's manageable.
    In my experience at Palisade High School, the teachers act like they want to be there and they genuinely care about their students and their education. The administration is great and does everything they can to make high school a positive experience for the students However, there is a divide between the Ib and regular or AP students. The Ib students are given more opportunities, attention, and are allowed first choice when it comes to scheduling. In the following years I would like to see this school give this much attention to all their students.