Mesa Ridge High School

Mesa Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6070 Mesa Ridge Pky,  Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield School District 3
3.5
1.9
1,234 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
26.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
43.8%
Hispanic
30.9%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 332 Students
Colorado State University 257 Students
University of Northern Colorado 181 Students
Colorado Mesa University 166 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 157 Students
Pikes Peak State College 152 Students
University of Colorado Denver 145 Students
University of Denver 138 Students
Colorado State University Pueblo 129 Students
Colorado College 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 89 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Biology 61 Students
Business 56 Students
Criminology 41 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Education 29 Students
Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 340 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
5/6/2025
Great school with teachers that really care. School has a cariety of clubs, sports, and AP options. I am in my first year and have had a great experience so far!
5.0 Sophomore
9/29/2024
Mesa ridge is an amazing school to attend because of the diversity in academics, involvement, and lots of clubs/activities. I never felt unsafe there and I always feel involved.
3.0 Alum
6/2/2023
It was really hard to have a full high school experience at Mesa Ridge. The best experience I have had at Mesas Ridge was the people I was surrounded by. Mesa Ridge is very diverse and you get to meet so many new people and learn so many new things. The worst part of my experience at Mesa Ridge was that I never really got to feel the high school experience because of the years changing and getting cut short it was hard to enjoy the first few years but I did really enjoy the sports from this school. Something I would love to see change at Mesa Ridge would be to allow the students to not have to deal with so many changes that might feel uneasy between everyone. It would really help to advocate for your and allow so many new options for students to explore themselves and their interests.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/17/2024
My kiddo went to Mesa Ridge for 2 years. They were not willing to work with our son. Then, they suggested that he just drop out. If your kid is strugging in any way, even if it's temportary, they will not support you with good faith. Very disappointed! Teachers are unwilling to teach. For example, r...
1.0 parent
9/30/2023
This school and Widefield District 3 is awful. My son has been going to this school for three years and shares stories of bullying and disrespect to staff and kids. The school guards are a joke and are wannabe police officers. They don’t know what they are doing and allow so much. If you are smart d...
1.0 parent
1/17/2023
This school forces conformist ideology onto its students.I AM GAY AND A PROUD EMO YOU WILL NOT SILENCE ME.
1.0 parent
9/28/2022
Terrible school. Teachers do not help (most of them) neither does Administration when you need them. They assign homework after homework without ensuring you actually understand what they are teaching and don't take time out of their day to help you understand it. If you go to the counseling center...

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Mesa Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Widefield School District 3 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,234 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Mesa Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $418,152. Discover additional schools in the area, like Discovery High School, Widefield High School, Janitell Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mesa Ridge High School.

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