For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in Delta, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Delta, CO are Delta High School, Vision Charter Academy and Grand Mesa Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Delta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Delta, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delta High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Delta, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Delta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Delta, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Delta, CO include Delta High School, Vision Charter Academy and Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Delta?
3 public high schools are located in Delta.
What is the racial composition of students in Delta?
Delta public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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