MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public charter school that is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district, located in GRAND JUNCTION, CO with about 373 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 41:1. 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.
MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL (MVCS), located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a publicly funded, tuition-free K-12 charter school that specializes in a flexible, home-based educational model. Serving students within Mesa County Valley School District 51 and surrounding areas, the school is designed for families who prefer a personalized learning approach. By blending traditional curriculum with the autonomy of home education, MVCS allows parents to act as the primary facilitators of their children's daily learning while receiving professional support, oversight, and resources from certified teachers.
The school is structured to meet the diverse needs of its student body by offering a hybrid of online coursework, printed curriculum materials, and optional in-person enrichment opportunities. This model is particularly beneficial for students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as elite athletes, performers, or those who simply thrive outside of a conventional classroom environment. Through its collaborative partnership between educators and parents, MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL emphasizes academic accountability and individualized instruction, ensuring that students meet Colorado state standards while maintaining the flexibility of a home-school setting.
For more information, contact MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (970) 254-7202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505-1219
(970) 254-7202
MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in GRAND JUNCTION, CO with about 373 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 - Total Students:
- 373
- Teachers:
- 9.63
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 373 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MESA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.