Grand Junction High School is a public high school located in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. It is one of four high schools located within the Grand Valley.
Serving 1,832 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 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,832 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Junction High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 279.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with distances to the zone edge averaging about 10.4 miles and extending up to 24.1 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Junction High School's student population of 1,832 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,832 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
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 Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Junction High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Junction High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
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 #648 out of 1,748 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 84%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Grand Junction High School?
1,832 students attend Grand Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Grand Junction High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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
5 10/10/2025
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!
2 10/10/2025
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.
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