Eagle Ridge Academy

Summary:

Eagle Ridge Academy is a public charter high school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 510 students. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eagle Ridge Academy consistently outperforms the School District 27J and the state of Colorado in various standardized test scores, including SAT, PSAT, and CMAS. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77% of 11th-grade students at Eagle Ridge Academy were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 49% in the district and 58% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, such as Brighton High School and Prairie View High School, with 45.88% White, 48.04% Hispanic, and 1.96% Asian students. Additionally, Eagle Ridge Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.29%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 26.31% to 54%.

The lower student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy, 15.3 compared to 18.7 to 24.2 at the nearby schools, may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students, which could be a factor in the school's academic success. Overall, Eagle Ridge Academy stands out as a high-performing public charter school that consistently delivers strong academic results, maintains a diverse student population, and provides a relatively smaller class size environment compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3551 Southern Street
       Brighton, CO  80601-0015


(303) 345-4380

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,899 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.0%
White:
45.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy ranks better than 53.9% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the School District 27J! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eagle Ridge Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy has the largest high school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Ridge Academy is $8,899. 3 high schools in the School District 27J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Ridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy 161st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Eagle Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eagle Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 66.94 114th 349 67.3%
2014 82.43 56th 369 84.8%
2015 33.01 186th 292 36.3%
2016 41.46 117th 255 54.1%
2017 25.01 179th 256 30.1%
2018 70.46 95th 388 75.5%
2019 76.05 81st 411 80.3%
2022 49.06 106th 221 52.0%
2023 68.75 99th 349 71.6%
2024 51.41 161st 349 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.03 63rd 203 69.0%
2023 67.67 56th 200 72.0%
2024 49.04 100th 211 52.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.16 107th 239 55.2%
2022 67.77 83rd 257 67.7%
2023 67.13 79th 254 68.9%
2024 46.13 132nd 257 48.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.41 44th 118 62.7%
2024 12.42 126th 140 10.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.03 44th 240 81.7%
2022 55.02 107th 253 57.7%
2023 64.75 89th 252 64.7%
2024 53.57 107th 256 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.15 54th 181 70.2%
2022 70.72 51st 205 75.1%
2023 70.01 48th 198 75.8%
2024 50.87 83rd 199 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Eagle Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.55 83rd 225 63.1%
2022 58.70 95th 228 58.3%
2023 68.79 73rd 234 68.8%
2024 50.20 109th 229 52.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 122 4 4 90 1 2 2 0 225
2012 180 4 6 102 3 1 6 0 302
2013 260 12 11 113 2 2 7 0 407
2014 251 6 13 126 2 0 10 0 408
2015 290 4 10 158 2 0 9 0 473
2016 298 8 10 176 2 0 9 0 503
2017 286 10 13 190 2 0 13 0 514
2018 282 10 8 207 0 0 12 0 519
2019 272 13 10 217 0 0 12 0 524
2020 254 10 9 235 0 1 13 0 522
2021 248 12 12 234 0 1 15 0 522
2022 247 8 10 245 1 1 14 0 526
2023 234 8 10 245 0 1 12 0 510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 225 15.5 14.4 36.4
2012 302 24.2 12.4 26.5
2013 407 24.9 16.2 25.6
2014 408 22.8 17.8 23.3
2015 473 29.0 16.3 25.8
2016 503 24.0 20.9 23.3
2017 514 24.5 20.9 25.5
2018 519 22.3 23.1 25.8
2019 524 21.5 24.3 23.3
2020 522 25.2 20.6 23.6
2021 522 24.4 21.3 16.1
2022 526 21.1 24.8 18.6
2023 510 33.2 15.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 225 15.5 14.4 36.4
2012 302 24.2 12.4 26.5
2013 407 24.9 16.2 25.6
2014 408 22.8 17.8 23.3
2015 473 29.0 16.3 25.8
2016 503 24.0 20.9 23.3
2017 514 24.5 20.9 25.5
2018 519 22.3 23.1 25.8
2019 524 21.5 24.3 23.3
2020 522 25.2 20.6 23.6
2021 522 24.4 21.3 16.1
2022 526 21.1 24.8 18.6
2023 510 33.2 15.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Ridge Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,796
2020 $6,279
2021 $6,512
2022 $7,340
2023 $8,899

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Ridge Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 411 High schoolsRanks 99th of 349 High schools
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524510
 2.7%
African American138
 38.5%
American Indian00
Asian1010
Hispanic217245
 12.9%
Pacific Islander01
White272234
 14%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%25.3%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Eagle Ridge Academy.

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy are 48% Hispanic, 46% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks 161st of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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