Grandview High School

20500 East Arapahoe Road

School District

Cherry Creek 5
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 15, 2024

This used to be a good school. Today, this school and the Cherry Creek School District has become a nightmarish version of the school it used to be. Covid was not nice to this school and, unfortunately, the school has never recovered. Children were left behind during the COVID years. All classes went remote and most teachers left on their own to “figure it out” without any proper tools for the seismic change. Many children had no access to computers or technology knowledge and were ignored. Heck most classrooms didn’t even both to take roll call to figure out who wasn’t there and which students might need help.The school district has become outspokenly woke. Your child will be taught at a young age to identify their pronouns and to include them in communications with peers and leadership. Differìng social norms are embraced and rewarded, while those who have no special upbringing will find they are not given the same opportunities or respect.Compare this school and neighboring schools. You will find that your tax dollars are used on political projects and special interest groups. Mental health is talked about at great length, but severely underfunded and is now just a mission statement for the school. This is a school for atheletes- if you child is not one, your family will need a tremendous amount of luck to get the funding for activities they are interested in.All-in-all, this used to be a good school and community, but both have simply become an extension of East Aurora. Please compare to other school districts and really pay attention to the date of any review that you read.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2024

Wonderful school. Many offerings to meet the needs of all students. My child did great at Grandview and I highly recommend!
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2023

The teachers are very despicable. I recently got called out of work only to find out one of the science teachers Christensen made a student have a mental breakdown. From what they described, I couldn't believe my ears. Christensen not only locked two kids in her classroom but she also was very aggressive with the students! She was yelling at them and used appalling phrases! During tests, I heard that the student had a hard time concentrating because of her raising her voice at students! My child can't learn properly with Christensen around! Fire her! Kick her out of the school board! Students deserve better!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2022

Terrible school. Politics are insane. Discrimination is ridiculous. Boys Basketball program is a joke. If you are a minority, do not send your kid to this Grandview. They overload them with homework and they don’t care about the kids.
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2021

I would have given zero stars!!! They do nothing to protect against bullies! Send your kid somewhere else!
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2021

No Recommend this school, Between Lisa Roberts and Jamee Ulitzky did not do anything about The head of the dean at that time which mistreated my son. He kidnapped my son in a room for over 4 hours without even calling me trying to confess something the Head of Dean just imagined. (video confirmed what his imagination saw next day ) both Lisa and Jamee their only job was defended his Head of Dean only.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2019

Students succeed in spite of the leadership with some dedicated and intelligent teachers.
Submitted by other on October 17, 2019

Excellent academic and sports programs. My child thrived there.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2018

Terrible. I had to pull my kid out and change schools.
Submitted by other on February 21, 2018

Great students. Great faculty and staff. Great resources in a great district.
Submitted by student on August 26, 2015

I just moved to this district and school. I am currently a Junior. My perception is not altered by the size and all of the gadgets they try to make a big deal out of, because I come from a very small and poor school. I believe that what counts is the faculty, teachers and the material being taught. Aspects of the school that I can gladly praise, are the adults I have met, they truly care and I have never experienced that before. Also, I love the diversity. In the mist of it all, you can give a student gadgets and all of these crutches that make life seem easier but they still would not learn anything. And I have noticed that, among the students who have been there for a while. You can give a student a pencil, paper and a good teacher, and they can conquer the world. I believe that they spend money on the wrong things. There's T.V's in the building that no one pays attention to, unnecessary offices and rooms, things that just make the school seem luxurious and perhaps spoil the teachers. And then there's the bathrooms that are not nice, writings on the walls of students bashing the education system, low beam hand driers and some have dispensers, and they are broken, and in every classroom there are broken old chairs, the water fountains are broken or has warm water. And the main printer in the library is just unethical. Also, why make lockers that are so thin that cant fit anything and even deprive the students of that? I feel like the money they spend is just focused on things we don't need and the things that are useful, isn't being focused on. Judging by the fact that people don't think Grandview is a rich school deems the district as spoiled. I don't believe the people can survive in any normal high school in the states that does not receive all of this money.
Submitted by student on December 05, 2014

I am currently a senior at GHS and have a lot of things to address. First off, it is true we are a Cherry Creek High Light - we can't really compare academically or athletically to them - but that IS OK. I personally have found my education here to be top-notch regardless; I have a 4.4 GPA and participate in Track and Baseball. We aren't a "rich white school" like Creek, we have a lot more diversity among the students and that is really good. There are some really good teachers - shoutout to Mr. Chilton - who make learning fun and exciting. Also we are infinitely better than overland and smoky hill so yah. GHS is a safe and good choice for teachers and parents deciding which high school to go to.
Submitted by other on September 18, 2013

All Grandview cares about is their test scores and sports programs. They don't care about the students. At all. Take it from a student, the faculty is so bias towards those who are involved in sports, cheer, poms, or anything that could win them a trophy. Parents don't know, and yet they pretend to know what Grandview is really like. Do not send your child to Grandview. I started freshman year feeling confident and making friends, but now that it's my senior year I've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Oh, the teachers don't care about that either. They don't want to hear about anything that would prevent you from turning in your precious homework. The only things I've gained from Grandview are 3 close friends, 2800 enemies, and enlightened knowledge as to how terrible government funded public education truly is.
Submitted by other on January 27, 2013

I graduated from GHS in 2004 and have come to appreciate everything it had to offer. I found myself very prepared to attend one of the best engineering schools in the country. I still think back and remember being not only challenged, but motivated by great teachers who genuinely cared. Looking at the other reviews on here I'm happy that trend is continuing!