R-5 High School
Tel:
(970)254-6880
- R-5 High School serves 304 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
R-5 High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- R-5 High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- R-5 High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of R-5 High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #354 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 35-39% | 78% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R-5 High School is Grand River Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chipeta Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Chipeta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
0.3 miles
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6825 0.3 PK-5 445 - Grand Junction East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
0.3 miles
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-5020 0.3 6-8 477 - Grand Junction Grand River Academy Grades: K-12 | 259 students
0.7 miles
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970)254-5343 0.7 K-12 259 - Grand Junction Independence Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 408 students
0.7 miles
651 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6850 0.7 K-8 408 - Grand Junction Grand Junction High School Grades: 9-12 | 1684 students
0.8 miles
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6900 0.8 9-12 1684
School Reviews
| 5 This school is designed for academic and career excellence. Students work at their own pace and are invested in their own education. The best quality about this school is the genuine concern of the teaching staff including the instructional assistants and office staff. - Posted by Student/Alumni - qofc_ |
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