Palisade Senior High School is a high school located in Palisade, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. It is situated on the western edge of Palisade, on the "old highway". The town of Palisade and the school were founded in 1904.
Serving 1,069 students in grades 9-12, Palisade High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,069 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palisade High School's student population of 1,069 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,069 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1904
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palisade High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palisade High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palisade High School's ranking?
Palisade High School is ranked #591 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palisade High School often compared to?
Palisade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Junction High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palisade High School?
The graduation rate of Palisade High School is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Palisade High School?
1,069 students attend Palisade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Palisade High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisade High School?
Palisade High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palisade High School offer ?
Palisade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palisade High School part of?
Palisade High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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