Arapahoe Ridge High School

6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
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Bottom 50%
Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Arapahoe Ridge High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Ridge High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1670 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arapahoe Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arapahoe Ridge High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arapahoe Ridge High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arapahoe Ridge High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Arapahoe Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
65-69%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arapahoe Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arapahoe Ridge High School's ranking?
Arapahoe Ridge High School is ranked #1670 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arapahoe Ridge High School often compared to?
Arapahoe Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Prep Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arapahoe Ridge High School?
206 students attend Arapahoe Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arapahoe Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arapahoe Ridge High School?
Arapahoe Ridge High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Ridge High School offer ?
Arapahoe Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arapahoe Ridge High School part of?
Arapahoe Ridge High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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