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
1,590 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.5
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
65.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18.3%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

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 372 Students
Colorado State University 192 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 141 Students
University of Northern Colorado 91 Students
University of Denver 84 Students
Arizona State University 74 Students
University of Colorado Denver 64 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 64 Students
Fort Lewis College 60 Students
Northern Arizona University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Education 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 255 Reviews
3.0 Alum
8/9/2024
The school got rebuilt so it's far better now, but there was controversy with some teachers. Some are very good though and help with the access to college and finding a major, while also encouraging friendship. I'm sure with the new building the safety and facilities will be far better then when I attended though.
4.0 Alum
6/24/2024
I am an alumni who recently graduated. My best experiences that I had were in marching band I believe. The best thing to do in high school is to find a group of people and GJHS is pretty good about the clubs that they offer and they have good benefits.
3.0 Senior
10/31/2023
My experience at grand junction high school has been alright. I have excelled academically because of my self motivation to do well at school, I could have easily fallen through the gaps. There are so great teachers, but the issue comes with the condemned building and lack of reassures available.
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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Grand Junction High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Junction, CO and is served by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,590 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Grand Junction High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $364,812. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand River Academy, R-5 High School, Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grand Junction High School.

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