- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Junction High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080435000612
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Junction High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Junction High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Junction High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Grand Junction High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+68 students YoY 080435000612 · Grand Junction, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,832 enr · 22.9:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fruita Monument High School (1,427 students)
Grand Junction High School held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Junction High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Junction High School
1,832 students
- Fruita Monumen
Fruita Monument High School
1,427 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,352 students
- Palisade High
Palisade High School
1,073 students
- Fruita 8/9 Sch 704
Fruita 8/9 School
704 students
- Fruita Middle 690
Fruita Middle School
690 students
What this shows Grand Junction High School reports 1,832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Junction High School compares
Grand Junction High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,832 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,832
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Grand Junction High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Junction High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruita Monument High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruita Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Junction High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,832 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Junction High School
How many students attend Grand Junction High School?
Grand Junction High School has 1,832 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,522 (2022-23) → 1,590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Junction High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Junction High School is 22.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Junction High School?
29.8% of students at Grand Junction High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Junction High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Junction High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Junction High School?
Grand Junction High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Junction High School rank among high schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Junction High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Grand Junction, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Grand Junction High School, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Fruita Monument High School (1,427 students), Central High School (1,352 students), and Palisade High School (1,073 students). See the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district page for the complete list.