Below Average
#1532 of 1,815 schools in CO
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
High School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Delta, CO
A Delta County Joint District No. 50 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
822 GRAND AVENUE, Delta, CO 81416
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Mesa Choice Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Mesa Choice Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,174
Median home value
$282,500
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Vision Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Cedaredge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| North Fork High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is a public high school in Delta, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 95 students in grades 7th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Mesa Choice Academy
What grades does Grand Mesa Choice Academy serve?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Mesa Choice Academy rank in CO?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks #1,532 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Grand Mesa Choice Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Mesa Choice Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Grand Mesa Choice Academy a charter school?
No, Grand Mesa Choice Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Mesa Choice Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand Mesa Choice Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
84.2% of students at Grand Mesa Choice Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.1%
- Phone
- (970) 874-2753
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81416)
- 14,219
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81416; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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