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Grand Mesa High School

Summary:

Grand Mesa High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Collbran, Colorado, with just 33 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Plateau Valley School District No. 50, which is ranked 67th out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Grand Mesa High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.64% White, 15.15% African American, and 21.21% Hispanic students, its academic performance lags behind the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 16.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to 22.9% in the Plateau Valley School District and 24.6% statewide. The school's SAT/Reading and Writing proficiency rate of 29% for 11th-grade students is also significantly lower than the district's 44% and the state's 59%. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Compared to the nearby Plateau Valley High School, which is also part of the Plateau Valley School District No. 50, Grand Mesa High School performs significantly worse academically. This, combined with the school's declining enrollment (from 95 students in 2021-2022 to just 33 in 2022-2023) and potential equity concerns, suggests that Grand Mesa High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 56600 Highway 330
       Collbran, CO  81624-9505

(970) 487-3576

District: Plateau Valley School District No. 50

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,637 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.8%
Hispanic:
30.2%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Mesa High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Mesa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), Hispanic (30.2%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Mesa High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Grand Mesa High School employs 2.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Mesa High School is $20,637.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grand Mesa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plateau Valley School District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Plateau Valley School District No. 50 47th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Mesa High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.11 263rd 279 5.7%
2005 7.57 260th 280 7.1%
2006 10.68 261st 286 8.7%
2007 6.03 276th 298 7.4%
2008 6.55 280th 301 7.0%
2009 23.28 252nd 310 18.7%
2010 7.60 299th 327 8.6%
2012 6.98 307th 334 8.1%
2013 4.32 333rd 349 4.6%
2014 4.94 348th 369 5.7%
2015 11.14 277th 292 5.1%
2018 14.79 316th 388 18.6%
2019 9.31 363rd 411 11.7%
2023 16.78 292nd 349 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand Mesa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 107 15 0 36 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1989 84 12 0 36 4 n/a n/a 0 136
1990 102 21 0 45 6 n/a n/a 0 174
1991 110 16 1 44 7 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 95 16 1 42 23 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 113 25 0 44 15 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 84 23 3 34 7 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 95 12 0 42 13 n/a n/a 0 162
1996 95 12 0 42 13 n/a n/a 0 162
1997 99 15 1 44 14 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 93 23 9 47 4 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 105 29 0 35 5 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 94 23 0 31 13 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 108 27 3 39 8 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 79 15 4 32 9 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 79 15 4 32 9 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 83 17 7 42 7 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 79 22 7 38 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 80 24 3 46 5 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 92 23 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 92 25 0 44 6 n/a n/a 0 167
2009 101 20 1 46 7 n/a n/a 0 175
2010 85 25 3 48 3 n/a n/a 0 164
2011 67 23 1 34 5 0 0 0 130
2012 75 16 0 40 5 0 0 0 136
2013 82 19 2 36 6 0 0 0 145
2014 64 14 0 23 3 1 0 0 105
2015 76 23 0 29 4 3 0 0 135
2016 71 15 3 30 5 1 0 0 125
2017 64 16 1 42 6 3 0 0 132
2018 65 16 1 53 5 3 0 0 143
2019 83 15 2 32 6 0 0 0 138
2020 54 14 3 23 5 2 1 0 102
2021 41 16 1 19 4 1 1 0 83
2022 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 13
2023 21 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 33
2024 24 5 0 13 1 0 0 0 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Mesa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 159 5.4 29.4 n/a
1989 136 5.4 25.1 0
1990 174 6.2 28.0 0
1991 178 6.0 29.6 0
1992 177 8.0 22.1 n/a
1993 197 7.0 28.1 0
1994 151 7.5 20.1 0
1995 162 11.0 14.7 0
1996 162 11.0 14.7 0
1997 173 12.0 14.4 0
1998 176 13.0 13.5 0
1999 174 10.3 16.9 0
2000 161 10.3 15.6 0
2001 185 10.3 18.0 0
2002 139 10.6 13.1 0
2003 139 10.6 13.1 0
2004 156 10.3 15.1 0
2005 147 10.3 14.3 0
2006 158 10.3 15.3 0
2007 157 9.1 17.3 0
2008 167 9.1 18.4 n/a
2009 175 9.1 19.2 0
2010 164 8.9 18.2 0
2011 130 8.0 16.2 0
2012 136 6.4 21.1 0
2013 145 7.2 20.1 0
2014 105 7.1 14.6 0
2015 135 6.0 22.5 2.2
2016 125 5.0 25.0 0
2017 132 4.7 27.6 2.3
2018 143 4.7 29.9 2.1
2019 138 5.1 26.7 2.2
2020 102 4.7 21.6 2.9
2021 83 3.9 20.8 n/a
2022 13 3.9 3.2 n/a
2023 33 3.9 8.2 n/a
2024 43 2.8 15.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Mesa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 159 5.4 29.4 n/a
1989 136 5.4 25.1 0
1990 174 6.2 28.0 0
1991 178 6.0 29.6 0
1992 177 8.0 22.1 n/a
1993 197 7.0 28.1 0
1994 151 7.5 20.1 0
1995 162 11.0 14.7 0
1996 162 11.0 14.7 0
1997 173 12.0 14.4 0
1998 176 13.0 13.5 0
1999 174 10.3 16.9 0
2000 161 10.3 15.6 0
2001 185 10.3 18.0 0
2002 139 10.6 13.1 0
2003 139 10.6 13.1 0
2004 156 10.3 15.1 0
2005 147 10.3 14.3 0
2006 158 10.3 15.3 0
2007 157 9.1 17.3 0
2008 167 9.1 18.4 n/a
2009 175 9.1 19.2 0
2010 164 8.9 18.2 0
2011 130 8.0 16.2 0
2012 136 6.4 21.1 0
2013 145 7.2 20.1 0
2014 105 7.1 14.6 0
2015 135 6.0 22.5 2.2
2016 125 5.0 25.0 0
2017 132 4.7 27.6 2.3
2018 143 4.7 29.9 2.1
2019 138 5.1 26.7 2.2
2020 102 4.7 21.6 2.9
2021 83 3.9 20.8 n/a
2022 13 3.9 3.2 n/a
2023 33 3.9 8.2 n/a
2024 43 2.8 15.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Mesa High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,340
2020 $10,370
2021 $10,569
2022 $49,515
2023 $20,637

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Mesa High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 411 High schoolsRanks 292nd of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students13833
 76.1%
African American155
 66.7%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic327
 78.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8321
 74.7%
Two or More Races00

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In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Grand Mesa High School.

Students at Grand Mesa High School are 56% White, 30% Hispanic, 12% African American, 2% American Indian.


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