Grand Mesa Youth Services Center serves 18 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center's student population of 18 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Hispanic
33%
37%
White
67%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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?
18 students attend Grand Mesa Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Youth Services Center?
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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