Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Grand Mesa Choice Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Delta County Opportunity School encompasses the entire school district in Delta, CO, covering approximately 1,762.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of nearly 30 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of about 51 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mesa Choice Academy's student population of 68 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 0.56, 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Mesa Choice Academy's ranking?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
68 students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grand Mesa Choice Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa Choice Academy offer ?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Mesa Choice Academy part of?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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