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Grandview High School

20500 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD, AURORA, CO, 80016

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 26 of 239 in Colorado

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About Grandview High School

Grandview High School is a top public school in Aurora, Colorado, with almost 2,900 students in grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 because of its high academic standards and a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1. The school is known for being one of the best places to get ready for college. A huge 57% of students take Advanced Placement® courses and tests. The student body is diverse, with 48% of students being minorities and 31% being low-income. Grandview High School is one of the best schools in 2026, with 78% of students being able to read and 60% being able to do math. The school also helps students reach their college goals by setting up SAT and ACT tests. The school has a great reputation in the community and gets about $14,800 per student. It does a great job of providing a balanced environment that focuses on both high-level academics and the overall growth of each student.

Grandview High School Contact Information

Address

20500 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD, AURORA, CO, 80016

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Phone

(720) 886-6500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 78% in Reading.
150
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2762
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 26 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grandview High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 51.92%
Asian 11.15%
Hispanic 19.41%
Black 8.69%
Two+ Races 7.68%
Native Am. 0.65%
White
51.92%
Asian
11.15%
Hispanic
19.41%
Black
8.69%
Two+ Races
7.68%
Native Am.
0.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2762
48.15%
1330 Female
51.59%
1425 Male

Student Population

2762 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

321 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In January 2026, Grandview High School students who were in the technology program won first place at the regional Science and Engineering Fair for their projects on advanced robotics and protecting the environment. The school just started a new computer science program that lets students get software development and artificial intelligence certifications that are recognized by the industry. The performing arts department is also getting ready for its spring showcase in 2026. They just finished a series of winter concerts that went well. They used the new sound and lighting systems on campus.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. Does Grandview High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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