Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Grand Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Grand Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Grand Mesa High School's student population of 33 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Grand Mesa High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
15%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Grand Mesa 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Mesa High School is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Grand Mesa High School?
33 students attend Grand Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grand Mesa High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mesa High School?
Grand Mesa High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa High School offer ?
Grand Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Mesa High School part of?
Grand Mesa High School is part of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa.
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I went to this school in 1990-1991. I got my high school diploma, and an intro to data processing. Now, I am further my education for my bachelor program at ASU for CIS, computer information system. I learned leadership skills, which helped me to be a supervisor for 8 years.
Review Grand Mesa High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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