Serving 55 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 28:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mesa High School's student population of 55 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Mesa High School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
22%
5%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grand Mesa High School often compared to?
Grand Mesa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Grand Junction High School by visitors of our site.
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 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?
55 students attend Grand Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grand Mesa High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Mesa High School?
Grand Mesa High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa High School offer ?
Grand Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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