Grand River Academy

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

461 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Grand River Academy is an alternative high school located in Grand Junction, Colorado, operating as part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering an alternative path to graduation, the academy focuses on meeting the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its student body through personalized instruction and smaller class sizes.

The curriculum at Grand River Academy emphasizes credit recovery and accelerated learning, allowing students to progress at a pace that suits their individual circumstances. The school is committed to fostering a culture of accountability and success, often utilizing technology-integrated coursework and close mentorship from staff to help students overcome barriers to learning. Ultimately, the academy serves as a vital resource within the district, dedicated to ensuring that all students—regardless of their previous academic challenges—have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary life.

461

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	87
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (75.9%)
Hispanic
87 (18.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-5343
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 72