Grand Junction High School

Grand Junction High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 N 5th St,  Grand Junction, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.4
2.6
1,522 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
65.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.3%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
66.8%
Hispanic
26.5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado Mesa University 379 Students
Colorado State University 188 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 147 Students
University of Northern Colorado 92 Students
University of Denver 87 Students
Arizona State University 75 Students
University of Colorado Denver 67 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 64 Students
Fort Lewis College 62 Students
Northern Arizona University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 58 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Biology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 253 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/31/2023
I liked that the school isn't too big or too small. Many different opportunities at Grand Junction High School. Advanced Placement classes available. Along with honors and dual enrollment classes. The only thing I would change would be the building itself, and that is already being done. A new school is being built now
4.0 Alum
11/11/2022
Grand Junction High School was a great place meet new people and challenge me academically. I had the opportunity to take many upper-level college course that set me up for success in college and the teachers and professors there were always willing to help me in any way they could. However, there were sometimes where I felt that the teacher and administers were very overworked and classes were too full making it difficult to get the help I needed.
5.0 Senior
10/31/2022
I have really had a good time at grand junction high school. It has been a welcoming and fun environment to be in and around. Also, I enjoy the atmosphere you get with being involved in things. Whether that is clubs, sports, or leadership roles. It is just a great school to be around.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
4.0 other
10/11/2024
This school is actually kinda good. I've always had a passion for music and now it just grew. My choir teacher and everyone in music here is so wonderful. I would say I'm not necessarily close with any teachers but they definitely teach well. Like I'm understanding the work and stuff. The principal...
5.0 parent
12/14/2022
We were very pleasantly surprised by GJHS. We were nervous about high school, but the teachers really seem to care, the counselors are ready and willing to help give guidance, and there are a plethora of academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities, as long as you and your child are willing t...
1.0 parent
10/18/2022
A very high percentage of the students that graduate are not college ready. The most important focus is not academics but the struggling athletic programs. Some teachers are very caring and will respond to concerns immediately. Others never respond and you have to talk to the administrator to get fe...
2.0 parent
1/18/2016
We have been there 4 years, through former and new principals. I have found that kids that are high performing and popular will do fine. You will see the same kids get recognized over and over. There is no support for the average student that starts to struggle. Head in the sand is their motto. Teac...

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