Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Grand River 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grande River Virtual Academy's attendance zone covers the entire district of Grand Junction, CO, encompassing approximately 2,188.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 27.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located 48.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand River Academy's student population of 461 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand River 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 River Academy is 0.39, 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
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-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 River Academy's ranking?
Grand River Academy is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand River Academy often compared to?
Grand River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand River Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand River Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
461 students attend Grand River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grand River Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand River Academy offer ?
Grand River Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grand River Academy part of?
Grand River Academy is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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