Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grand Mesa Choice Academy's student population of 95 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)30-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Mesa Choice Academy's ranking?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
95 students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grand Mesa Choice Academy students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa Choice Academy offer ?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Mesa Choice Academy part of?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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