For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 300 students in Parachute, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Parachute, CO is Grand Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parachute, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Parachute have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Parachute, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Valley High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Parachute, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Parachute, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 52%
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Parachute, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Parachute, CO include Grand Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Parachute?
1 public high schools are located in Parachute.
What is the racial composition of students in Parachute?
Parachute public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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