Eagle Ridge Academy
Tel:
(303) 345-4380
Eagle Ridge Academy serves 519 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eagle Ridge Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eagle Ridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Academy's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 519 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Eagle Ridge Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #312 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 40% | 34% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | 54% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | School District 27j School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Eagle Ridge Academy is Adams Youth Service Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary E Pennock Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brighton Mary E Pennock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
0.2 miles
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500 0.2 PK-5 640 - Brighton Adams Youth Service Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 26 students
1.0 miles
1933 East Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-4450 1.0 4-12 26 - Brighton Bolt Academy Grades: 9-12 | 64 students
1.0 miles
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475 1.0 9-12 64 - Brighton Sd 27j Preschool At The Brighton Lrc Grades: PK | 82 students
1.0 miles
1850 Egbert Suite G20
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490 1.0 PK 82 - Brighton Foundations Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 770 students
1.1 miles
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519 1.1 K-8 770
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