Grand Junction High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

1,832 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grand Junction High School, located in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As one of the longest-standing institutions in the region, the school holds a deep-rooted history in the community while continuously adapting to modern educational needs. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and diverse extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which foster a sense of belonging and school spirit. Recent updates to the campus infrastructure have aimed to provide students with state-of-the-art learning environments, emphasizing the school’s dedication to academic innovation. With a focus on student-centered learning and community engagement, Grand Junction High School remains a focal point for families in the area, striving to develop well-rounded, successful citizens.

1,832

Total Students

91.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Junction High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,268
Hispanic	427
Black	19
Asian	24
Two or More	83
American Indian	11

White
1,268 (69.2%)
Hispanic
427 (23.3%)
Two or More
83 (4.5%)
Asian
24 (1.3%)
Black
19 (1.0%)
American Indian
11 (0.6%)

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:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-6900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	694
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 9 576

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 366