Grandview High School is the third-largest high school in the Cherry Creek School District. Grandview opened in 1998 as the district's fifth high school, built to accommodate a population boom in the district's growing southeastern region.
Serving 2,762 students in grades 9-12, Grandview High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grandview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Grandview High School's student population of 2,762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Black, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grandview High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grandview Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandview High School's ranking?
Grandview High School is ranked #147 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grandview High School often compared to?
Grandview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Trail High School, Cherry Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grandview High School?
The graduation rate of Grandview High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Grandview High School?
2,762 students attend Grandview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Grandview High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview High School?
Grandview High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grandview High School offer ?
Grandview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview High School part of?
Grandview High School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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