For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,953 students in Grand Junction, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Grand Junction High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Junction, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Grand Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Grand Junction, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Junction High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Junction, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Valley Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Caprock Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grades: K-12
| 899 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grand Junction High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #55.
Grand River Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Grand Junction, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
School Without Walls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Grand Junction High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Junction?
7 public high schools are located in Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grand Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Junction include: Central High School vs. Grand Junction High School, Grand Junction High School vs. Central High School, Grand River Academy vs. Caprock Academy
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