Grand Valley High School

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
800 CARDINAL WAY
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
317 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
317
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (55.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    128 (40.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
Phone: (970)285-5705
Website: http://gvhs.garfield16.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 91
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 73
Gender Ratio