Grandview High School
Grandview High School serves 2,773 students in grades 9-12.
Grandview High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grandview High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grandview High School's student population of 2,773 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,773 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 143 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grandview High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Grandview High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #157 out of 1768 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grandview High School is Eaglecrest High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Falcon Creek Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Falcon Creek Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 925 students10
0.9 miles
6100 South Genoa Street
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600 0.9 6-8 925 - Aurora Creekside Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 717 students10
1.2 miles
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500 1.2 PK-5 717 - Aurora Liberty Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,139 student10
1.2 miles
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400 1.2 6-8 1,139 - Aurora Rolling Hills Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 596 students10
1.5 miles
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400 1.5 PK-5 596 - Aurora Timberline Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 644 students10
1.5 miles
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200 1.5 PK-5 644
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