Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Grand Valley High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Parachute, CO, covering approximately 307.6 square miles. Typically, students can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 19.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Valley High School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Valley 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 Valley High School is 0.54, 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
#776 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
85-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Valley High School's ranking?
Grand Valley High School is ranked #776 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Valley High School often compared to?
Grand Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rifle High School, Coal Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Valley High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Grand Valley High School?
293 students attend Grand Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grand Valley High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Valley High School?
Grand Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Valley High School offer ?
Grand Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Valley High School part of?
Grand Valley High School is part of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great classes small sized school with approachable faculty.
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