At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Mesa Valley Community School: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
14.9:1 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
- 400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 40:1
What the reported data says about Mesa Valley Community School
Mesa Valley Community School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Grand Junction. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 178 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to 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 (77.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mesa Valley Community School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.97 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 0.87 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.87
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.52
- 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
- White77.5%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black0%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.9%
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
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 Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
R-5 High School
High · Grades 09–12
207 reported students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
High · Grades 05–12
18 reported students
Palisade High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,073 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,352 reported students
Fruita Monument High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,427 reported students
Grand Junction High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,832 reported students
Public schools near Mesa Valley Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 1,832 | 1.8 mi |
| R-5 High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 207 | 3.1 mi |
| Grand Mesa Academy High · Division of Youth Services | 05–12 | — | 4.1 mi |
| Grand Mesa Youth Services Center High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 05–12 | 18 | 4.1 mi |
| Central High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 1,352 | 6.4 mi |
| Fruita Monument High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 1,427 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Valley Community School
What grades does Mesa Valley Community School serve?
Mesa Valley Community School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
How many students attend Mesa Valley Community School?
Mesa Valley Community School reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesa Valley Community School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 178 students and 11.97 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 Mesa Valley Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesa Valley Community School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mesa Valley Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mesa Valley Community School in?
Mesa Valley Community School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, based in Grand Junction, CO, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesa Valley Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grand Junction High School (1.8 mi), R-5 High School (3.1 mi), Grand Mesa Academy (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.