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455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Rating
:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (970) 254-6880
Serving 274 students in grades 9-12,R-5 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CO)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R-5 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
R-5 High School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Online School
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
R-5 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R-5 High School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
55%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-5 High School's ranking?
R-5 High School is ranked #1658 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of R-5 High School?
The graduation rate of R-5 High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend R-5 High School?
274 students attend R-5 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of R-5 High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R-5 High School?
R-5 High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does R-5 High School offer ?
R-5 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is R-5 High School part of?
R-5 High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to R-5 High School is Mesa Valley Community School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chipeta Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 395 students 0.3 miles 950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
0.3
PK-5
395
East Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 406 students 0.3 miles 830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
0.3
6-8
406
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-8 | 470 students 0.7 miles 675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
0.7
PK-8
470
Dual Immersion School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students 0.9 miles 552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
0.9
PK-5
283
Lincoln Park Preschool
Grades: PK | 21 students 0.9 miles 519 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
0.9
PK
21
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School Reviews
5 8/9/2010
This school is designed for academic and career excellence. Students work at their own pace and are invested in their own education. The best quality about this school is the genuine concern of the teaching staff including the instructional assistants and office staff.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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