High Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51


Summary:

The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's high schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Mesa Valley Community School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other schools like Central High School and R-5 High School struggle in certain subject areas.

The standout performer in the district is Mesa Valley Community School, a public charter high school that ranks 8th out of 328 Colorado high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. This school excels in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across various standardized tests. In contrast, Fruita Monument High School, ranking 111th in the state, stands out for its strong performance in CMAS Science, SAT Reading/Writing, and PSAT Math.

While the district's high schools share some consistent metrics, such as graduation rates and dropout rates, the data reveals a wide disparity in academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. This suggests the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences and the implementation of targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

District Detail

 2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-8063

 (970) 254-5100

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 19,753

Primary Schools: 27
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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