How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fruita 8/9 School | R-5 High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fruita, CO | Grand Junction, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 704 | 207 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.5% | 55.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fruita 8/9 School | R-5 High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fruita 8/9 School | R-5 High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 51.9% |
| African American | - | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 40.8% |
| Asian | - | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | - | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fruita 8/9 School | R-5 High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 336.8:1 | 131.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 150 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.