Grand Mesa Youth Services Center serves 13 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Mesa Youth Services Center?
13 students attend Grand Mesa Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center?
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa Youth Services Center offer ?
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Grand Mesa Youth Services Center part of?
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
In what neighborhood is Grand Mesa Youth Services Center located?
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center is located in the Pear Park neighborhood of Grand Junction, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Pear Park.
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