Vista Ridge High School is a secondary school located in east Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The school has a population of approximately 1,700 students, and attracts enrollment from District 49.
Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, Vista Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% 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 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Ridge High School serves the west part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Ridge High School's student population of 1,473 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Ridge High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#696 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Ridge High School's ranking?
Vista Ridge High School is ranked #696 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Ridge High School often compared to?
Vista Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Vista Ridge High School?
1,473 students attend Vista Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Vista Ridge High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Ridge High School?
Vista Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Ridge High School offer ?
Vista Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Ridge High School part of?
Vista Ridge High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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