Grandview High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

20500 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD
AURORA, CO 80016

2,684 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grandview High School, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Aurora, Colorado, is a large, highly regarded public secondary school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. Serving a diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment programs, and specialized pathways in areas like STEM, the arts, and athletics. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, supported by a faculty dedicated to preparing students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Grandview maintains a strong reputation for its "Wolf" spirit, characterized by its wide range of student organizations, championship-level athletic programs, and active performing arts departments. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in community service and leadership development. Because of its location in the growing Aurora/Centennial area, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, consistently ranking as one of the top high schools in the state for both academic achievement and student life.

2,684

Total Students

135.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grandview High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,346
Hispanic	565
Black	232
Asian	293
Two or More	225
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,346 (50.3%)
Hispanic
565 (21.1%)
Asian
293 (10.9%)
Black
232 (8.7%)
Two or More
225 (8.4%)
American Indian
12 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-6500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 603

Grade 10 682

Grade 11 648

Grade 12 751