R-5 High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

455 N. 22ND ST.STE. B
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

189 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

R-5 High School, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment, offering a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, R-5 aims to re-engage students and provide them with the necessary resources to overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

The school’s curriculum is centered on credit recovery and helping students progress toward a high school diploma at their own pace. Beyond academics, R-5 High School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional support, recognizing that personal challenges often impact a student's ability to succeed in the classroom. Through a dedicated staff and a focused, supportive culture, the school works to provide a pathway for students to achieve their educational goals, develop essential life skills, and prepare for life after high school.

189

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R-5 High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	82
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
100 (52.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (43.4 %)
Two or More
4 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative 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)254-6880
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 10 2

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 135