Grand Junction High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

1,522 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.

1,522

Total Students

80.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Junction High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,017
Hispanic	403
Black	9
Asian	26
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,017 (66.8 %)
Hispanic
403 (26.5 %)
Two or More
61 (4.0 %)
Asian
26 (1.7 %)
Black
9 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-6900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 9 477

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 334

Grade 12 307