Ridgway High School serves 107 students in grades 9-12.
Ridgway High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgway High School's student population of 107 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgway High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgway High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgway High School's ranking?
Ridgway High School is ranked #761 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgway High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgway High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ridgway High School?
107 students attend Ridgway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ridgway High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway High School?
Ridgway High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgway High School offer ?
Ridgway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgway High School part of?
Ridgway High School is part of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A.
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