GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi school district, located in PARACHUTE, CO with about 327 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 800 Cardinal Way in Parachute, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Garfield School District 16. As a cornerstone of the Parachute community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL encourages student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational pathways. By leveraging its position within the Garfield 16 district, the school works to ensure that students have access to the resources and technology necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive landscape. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding district policies, school calendars, and faculty resources on their official website at http://gvhs.garfield16.org.
For more information, contact GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 285-5705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARACHUTE, CO 81635-9755
(970) 285-5705
http://gvhs.garfield16.org
GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PARACHUTE, CO with about 327 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 327 students
- White
- 62.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.