At a glance
Reported students
68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
280
Grand Mesa Choice Academy: 68 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 85
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.5:1
What the reported data says about Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Delta. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Delta County Joint District No. 50. NCES reports 68 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.3%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grand Mesa Choice Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.08 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.08
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Fork High School
High · Grades 09–12
265 reported students
Cedaredge High School
High · Grades 09–12
280 reported students
Delta High School
High · Grades 09–12
626 reported students
North Fork School of Integrated Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–06
112 reported students
North Fork Montessori @ Crawford
Elementary · Grades PK–06
120 reported students
Cedaredge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
154 reported students
Public schools near Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School High · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 09–12 | 626 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 371 | 0.6 mi |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 488 | 0.6 mi |
| Delta Middle School Middle · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 06–08 | 498 | 0.9 mi |
| Backpack Early Learning Academy Other · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–PK | 188 | 1 mi |
| Olathe Middle/High School High · Montrose County School District Re-1J | 06–12 | 499 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Mesa Choice Academy
What grades does Grand Mesa Choice Academy serve?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Delta County Joint District No. 50.
How many students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy reported 68 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 85 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 68 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Mesa Choice Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delta County Joint District No. 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Mesa Choice Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Mesa Choice Academy in?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, based in Delta, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Delta High School (0.3 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.6 mi), Garnet Mesa Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.