Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dakota Ridge Senior High School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dakota Ridge Senior High School's student population of 1,277 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,277 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Campus Size
42 acres (170,000 m2)
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Ridge Senior High School's ranking?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is ranked #154 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dakota Ridge Senior High School often compared to?
Dakota Ridge Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield High School, Columbine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
1,277 students attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dakota Ridge Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dakota Ridge Senior High School offer ?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Ridge Senior High School part of?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dakota Ridge Senior High School located?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is located in the Summit Ridge at West Meadows neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Summit Ridge at West Meadows.
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