Palisade High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

1,073 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palisade High School, located in Palisade, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the Grand Valley area of Mesa County. As part of Mesa County Valley School District 51, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "Bulldog Pride." The facility is situated in a region famous for its orchards and vineyards, and the school frequently integrates the unique local landscape and agricultural heritage into its culture and programming.

Academically, Palisade High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular opportunities ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts. The school emphasizes student success by balancing traditional academic rigor with supportive student services, aiming to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce. Its location in a smaller, close-knit community allows for a supportive environment where staff and students focus on both personal growth and academic achievement.

1,073

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palisade High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	709
Hispanic	301
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
709 (66.1%)
Hispanic
301 (28.1%)
Two or More
37 (3.4%)
Black
9 (0.8%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-4800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 281

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 252