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Dakota Ridge Senior High School

13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dakota Ridge Senior High School's student population of 1,338 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 0.45, 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)
#139 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dakota Ridge Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dakota Ridge Senior 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.
76%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dakota Ridge Senior 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)
39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dakota Ridge Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dakota Ridge Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dakota Ridge Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dakota Ridge Senior 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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dakota Ridge Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dakota Ridge Senior 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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Dakota Ridge Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dakota Ridge Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dakota Ridge Senior 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dakota Ridge Senior 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Ridge Senior High School's ranking?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is ranked #139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dakota Ridge Senior High School often compared to?
Dakota Ridge Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield High School, Columbine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
1,338 students attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dakota Ridge Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dakota Ridge Senior High School offer ?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dakota Ridge Senior High School part of?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dakota Ridge Senior High School located?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is located in the Summit Ridge at West Meadows neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Summit Ridge at West Meadows.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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