Grand Junction High School vs Grand River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,832 students
Grand River Academy
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades K–12
461 students
| Measure | Grand Junction High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Grand River Academy Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #175 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #10025 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,832 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 12% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Junction High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Grand River Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.1).
- •Grand Junction High School is the larger school with 1,832 students compared with 461.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Junction High School better than Grand River Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand Junction High School and Grand River Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Junction High School: 1,832. Grand River Academy: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Junction High School and Grand River Academy rank in Colorado?
Grand Junction High School is 175th of 307 and Grand River Academy is unranked among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).