Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
178 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Mesa Valley Community School (MVCS), located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a publicly funded, tuition-free K-12 charter school that specializes in a flexible, home-based educational model. Serving students within Mesa County Valley School District 51 and surrounding areas, the school is designed for families who prefer a personalized learning approach. By blending traditional curriculum with the autonomy of home education, MVCS allows parents to act as the primary facilitators of their children's daily learning while receiving professional support, oversight, and resources from certified teachers.
The school is structured to meet the diverse needs of its student body by offering a hybrid of online coursework, printed curriculum materials, and optional in-person enrichment opportunities. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as elite athletes, performers, or those who simply thrive outside of a conventional classroom environment. Through its collaborative partnership between educators and parents, Mesa Valley Community School emphasizes academic accountability and individualized instruction, ensuring that students meet Colorado state standards while maintaining the flexibility of a home-school setting.
The school is structured to meet the diverse needs of its student body by offering a hybrid of online coursework, printed curriculum materials, and optional in-person enrichment opportunities. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as elite athletes, performers, or those who simply thrive outside of a conventional classroom environment. Through its collaborative partnership between educators and parents, Mesa Valley Community School emphasizes academic accountability and individualized instruction, ensuring that students meet Colorado state standards while maintaining the flexibility of a home-school setting.
178
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 138 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White138 (77.5%)
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Hispanic21 (11.8%)
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Two or More14 (7.9%)
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Asian4 (2.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
| Phone: | (970)254-7202 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 178 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 40 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
21
Grade 7
25
Grade 8
25
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
27
Grade 11
31
Grade 12
23
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 21 |
| Grade 7 | 25 |
| Grade 8 | 25 |
| Grade 9 | 26 |
| Grade 10 | 27 |
| Grade 11 | 31 |
| Grade 12 | 23 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 104 | 58.4% |
| Male | 74 | 41.6% |
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