Grand Junction High School

1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, Grand Junction 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 1,590 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grand Junction High School's student population of 1,590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,590 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Grand Junction High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Junction High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#706 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grand Junction High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Junction High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Junction High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grand Junction High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Junction High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
68%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grand Junction High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grand Junction High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grand Junction High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Grand Junction High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Grand Junction High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Junction High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grand Junction High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Junction High School's ranking?
Grand Junction High School is ranked #706 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Junction High School often compared to?
Grand Junction High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruita Monument High School, Central High School, Palisade High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Junction High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Junction High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Grand Junction High School?
1,590 students attend Grand Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grand Junction High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Junction High School?
Grand Junction High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Junction High School offer ?
Grand Junction High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Junction High School part of?
Grand Junction High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

School Reviews

2   1/29/2020
This school is a way to populate, as well as the crime since 2016 has been extremely scary. Lockdowns are frightening, as well as how disgusting the school generally is. The walls are falling apart; the floor is cracking, and the choir room literally had a mouse inside of the classroom, running across. There was one in the band room as well. I do not recommend this school for people's children, but I do accept the teachers. The teachers are extremely caring and helpful. For the student body, however, things need to be safer for students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Oof
5   9/24/2016
This school is pretty good, better than my old school. It may not seem very diverse, but it is accepting of different races and sexuality. It also offers a very good variety of electives, and handles extra credit well. Some of the teachers are not so great, but what can you do? This school has a lot of spirit!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lsche

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,590 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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