Excellent
#221 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 12% in state
Grandview High School
High School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Aurora, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20500 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD, Aurora, CO 80016
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grandview High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grandview High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$148,421
Median home value
$707,700
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglecrest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,988 | Compare → |
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| Cherokee Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,059 | Compare → |
| Smoky Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 2,281 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #19 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandview High School is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandview High School
Grandview High School is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 2,762 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandview High School
What grades does Grandview High School serve?
Grandview High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grandview High School?
Grandview High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandview High School rank in CO?
Grandview High School ranks #221 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Grandview High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandview High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Grandview High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Grandview High School a charter school?
No, Grandview High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandview High School a Title I school?
No, Grandview High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandview High School?
30.9% of students at Grandview High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (720) 886-6500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80016)
- 66,479
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 80016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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