How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Grand Junction High School | Orchard Mesa Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | GRAND JUNCTION, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 560 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 42.6% |
| 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 | Grand Junction High School | Orchard Mesa Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,239 | $13,239 |
| 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 | Grand Junction High School | Orchard Mesa Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 69.5% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Grand Junction High School | Orchard Mesa Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 292.2:1 | 281.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.1% | 41.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 107 | 97 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.