Serving 101 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% 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%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgway High School's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Ridgway High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgway High School is 0.33, 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
#222 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ridgway High School's ranking?
Ridgway High School is ranked #222 out of 1,779 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?
101 students attend Ridgway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgway High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 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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