Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Vista Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vista Ridge High School's student population of 1,479 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Wolves
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Colors
Black, Carolina blue
School Rankings
Vista Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Ridge High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Ridge High School's ranking?
Vista Ridge High School is ranked #706 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Ridge High School often compared to?
Vista Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Ridge High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Vista Ridge High School?
1,479 students attend Vista Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Vista Ridge High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Ridge High School?
Vista Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Ridge High School offer ?
Vista Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Ridge High School part of?
Vista Ridge High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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