Ridge View Charter School (Closed 2024)

28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
Ridge View Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).

Top Rankings

Ridge View Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(20-21)
<50%
33%
(20-21)
<50%
47%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(20-21)
2%
1%
Asian
(20-21)
2%
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)
39%
34%
Black
(20-21)
19%
5%
White
(20-21)
29%
52%
Hawaiian
(20-21)
2%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
7%
5%
n/a
≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
33%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge View Charter School?
The graduation rate of Ridge View Charter School is 10%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ridge View Charter School?
58 students attend Ridge View Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ridge View Charter School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ridge View Charter School offer ?
Ridge View Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge View Charter School part of?

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