Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Eagle Ridge Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Academy's student population of 571 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Academy is 0.57, which is less 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
#456 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Eagle Ridge Academy's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Academy is ranked #456 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Academy often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Eagle Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?
571 students attend Eagle Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Eagle Ridge Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Academy?
Eagle Ridge Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy offer ?
Eagle Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Ridge Academy part of?
Eagle Ridge Academy is part of School District 27j.
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