At a glance
Reported students
1,473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Vista Ridge High School: 1,473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Vista Ridge High School
Vista Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 1,473 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vista Ridge High School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.94 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.94
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.94
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.6%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black7.8%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sand Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,426 reported students
Falcon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,172 reported students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
High · Grades 06–12
442 reported students
Power Technical
High · Grades 06–12
405 reported students
Pikes Peak Early College
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
Patriot Applied Learning Campus
High · Grades 08–12
115 reported students
Public schools near Vista Ridge High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School High · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 09–12 | 1,526 | 2.6 mi |
| Sand Creek High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,426 | 3.2 mi |
| Doherty High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,715 | 3.3 mi |
| Rampart High School High · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 09–12 | 1,305 | 3.9 mi |
| Springs Studio for Academic Excellence High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 442 | 4.4 mi |
| Pikes Peak Early College High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 204 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vista Ridge High School
What grades does Vista Ridge High School serve?
Vista Ridge High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Vista Ridge High School?
Vista Ridge High School reported 1,473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,644 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vista Ridge High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 1,473 students and 74.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vista Ridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vista Ridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso County Colorado School District 49 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vista Ridge High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vista Ridge High School in?
Vista Ridge High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vista Ridge High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty High School (2.6 mi), Sand Creek High School (3.2 mi), Doherty High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.