Mesa Ridge High School
School Overview
Mesa Ridge High School is a public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a school in Widefield School District 3 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,290 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,290 students are attending Mesa Ridge High School. By gender, there are 690 and 600 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mesa Ridge High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 54 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 31 | 23 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mesa Ridge High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 68 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 323 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,547 Households |
| Population | 57,780 |
| Male | 30,631 |
| Female | 29,937 |
| Child Population | 20,287 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,431 Units |
| Average House Value | $220,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,385 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.30% |
| Average Household Income | $68,986 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.99% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mesa Ridge High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 223 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 295 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mesa Ridge High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 223 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 64 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 189 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 295 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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