For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in 81416, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81416, CO are Vision Charter Academy, Delta High School and Grand Mesa Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81416 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81416, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81416 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delta High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81416, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Delta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
81416, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81416, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81416, CO include Vision Charter Academy, Delta High School and Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 81416?
3 public high schools are located in 81416.
What is the racial composition of students in 81416?
81416 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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