Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, Ridgway High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgway High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ridgway, CO, covering approximately 342.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.4 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgway High School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
39 acres
School Motto
We Aspire to Inspire
School Rankings
Ridgway High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgway High School is 0.45, 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
#190 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #190 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgway High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgway High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ridgway High School?
97 students attend Ridgway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ridgway High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgway High School?
Ridgway High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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