Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, Mesa 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 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Mesa 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 Mesa Ridge High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mesa Ridge High School is ranked #982 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa Ridge High School often compared to?
Mesa Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Widefield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Ridge High School is 75%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mesa Ridge High School?
1,255 students attend Mesa Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mesa Ridge High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Ridge High School?
Mesa Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Ridge High School offer ?
Mesa Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mesa Ridge High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mesa Ridge High School located?
Mesa Ridge High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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