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Delta County Joint District No. 50

Colorado · Public School District
17
Schools
4,420
Students
$14,468
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
51.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Delta County Joint District No. 50 is a public school district in Colorado serving 4,420 students across 17 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,468 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedaredge Middle School06–08188
Delta Academy of Applied Learning05–0825
Delta Middle School06–08508
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedaredge High School09–12296
Delta High School09–12628
Delta Online Learning Academy06–1214
Grand Mesa Choice Academy07–1281
North Fork High School09–12296
Vision Charter AcademyCharter09–1297
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Backpack Early Learning AcademyPK–PK194
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,468Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
30%
State
53.7%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
4,420
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 4,420 students.
What is the graduation rate for Delta County Joint District No. 50?
The graduation rate is 87.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Delta County Joint District No. 50 spend per student?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $14,468 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
51% of students in Delta County Joint District No. 50 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Yes — 1 of the 17 schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Delta County Joint District No. 50 serve?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Delta County Joint District No. 50?
The median opportunity score across schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.