Is Ridgeview Classical Schools a good school?

Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks 211 th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgeview Classical Schools?

In the 2022-23 school year, 729 students attended Ridgeview Classical Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Classical Schools?

Students at Ridgeview Classical Schools are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Ridgeview Classical Schools

Summary:

Ridgeview Classical Schools is a public charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 729 students in grades K-12. It is part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked 11th out of 116 districts in the state.

Ridgeview consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 59.4% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 46.3% in CMAS/Math, compared to 59.3% and 50.1% for the district, and 44.1% and 34.2% for the state. The school's SAT and PSAT scores are also notably higher than nearby schools, with 96% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Reading and Writing, compared to 73% for the district and 58% for the state. Ridgeview's lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1 suggests a more personalized learning environment.

While Ridgeview's academic performance is exceptional, nearby schools like Liberty Common Charter School also demonstrate strong results, often exceeding Ridgeview in certain subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and PSD Global Academy, both alternative schools within the Poudre School District, have lower proficiency rates. The lack of data on Ridgeview's free and reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic diversity and how it may contribute to the observed academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525-1240

(970) 494-4620

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
211^th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,442

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks better than 74% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks better than 96.6% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ridgeview Classical Schools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Classical Schools is $10,442, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Poudre School District R-1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Classical Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Classical Schools 211^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ridgeview Classical Schools in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Classical Schools 126^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ridgeview Classical Schools in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Classical Schools 12^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Ridgeview Classical Schools in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview Classical Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	81.45	133^rd	808	83.5%
2005	80.29	130^th	823	84.2%
2006	79.23	138^th	829	83.4%
2007	75.33	201^st	852	76.4%
2008	77.66	165^th	849	80.6%
2009	70.33	262^nd	872	70.0%
2010	68.52	301^st	925	67.5%
2011	61.21	396^th	935	57.6%
2012	61.76	370^th	935	60.4%
2013	63.42	365^th	954	61.7%
2014	61.12	385^th	962	60.0%
2015	54.29	386^th	938	58.8%
2016	70.15	244^th	914	73.3%
2017	75.78	205^th	929	77.9%
2018	75.95	197^th	917	78.5%
2019	84.97	118^th	965	87.8%
2021	75.25	193^rd	710	72.8%
2022	77.64	189^th	921	79.5%
2023	77.33	186^th	933	80.1%
2024	74.97	211^th	943	77.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	72.11	163^rd	690	76.4%
2019	73.00	175^th	758	76.9%
2021	64.07	150^th	351	57.3%
2022	72.53	138^th	595	76.8%
2023	78.94	110^th	642	82.9%
2024	68.12	198^th	684	71.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	65.14	198^th	693	71.4%
2019	85.07	82^nd	764	89.3%
2021	67.27	135^th	352	61.6%
2022	65.33	192^nd	594	67.7%
2023	57.38	257^th	649	60.4%
2024	66.32	214^th	683	68.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	70.73	144^th	596	75.8%
2021	56.17	146^th	288	49.3%
2022	66.69	148^th	454	67.4%
2023	54.35	240^th	525	54.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	88.32	27^th	336	92.0%
2005	83.27	48^th	340	85.9%
2006	85.68	40^th	346	88.4%
2007	84.31	42^nd	360	88.3%
2008	85.83	38^th	362	89.5%
2009	87.68	28^th	377	92.6%
2010	89.53	24^th	409	94.1%
2011	88.88	29^th	422	93.1%
2012	83.13	57^th	425	86.6%
2013	85.65	50^th	454	89.0%
2014	86.13	48^th	461	89.6%
2015	67.87	103^rd	436	76.4%
2016	66.01	107^th	400	73.3%
2017	69.95	101^st	424	76.2%
2018	58.20	150^th	418	64.1%
2019	70.95	106^th	458	76.9%
2021	79.38	58^th	369	84.3%
2022	80.43	65^th	448	85.5%
2023	75.98	96^th	480	80.0%
2024	69.43	126^th	485	74.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	80.30	42^nd	315	86.7%
2019	66.08	103^rd	352	70.7%
2021	71.84	55^th	254	78.3%
2022	71.31	74^th	326	77.3%
2023	70.15	90^th	363	75.2%
2024	64.91	110^th	350	68.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.49	123^rd	317	61.2%
2019	76.58	66^th	343	80.8%
2021	73.69	52^nd	249	79.1%
2022	76.32	59^th	328	82.0%
2023	70.55	84^th	356	76.4%
2024	63.62	104^th	357	70.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	57.15	105^th	283	62.9%
2021	64.01	62^nd	203	69.5%
2022	66.98	68^th	265	74.3%
2023	61.33	93^rd	286	67.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	95.18	3^rd	279	98.9%
2005	97.86	2^nd	280	99.3%
2006	98.52	1^st	286	99.7%
2007	97.61	3^rd	298	99.0%
2008	97.94	3^rd	301	99.0%
2009	95.82	5^th	310	98.4%
2010	96.35	4^th	327	98.8%
2011	96.28	4^th	337	98.8%
2012	91.80	12^th	334	96.4%
2013	94.19	4^th	349	98.9%
2014	97.02	4^th	369	98.9%
2015	90.61	8^th	292	97.3%
2016	73.72	26^th	255	89.8%
2017	80.72	15^th	256	94.1%
2018	97.41	6^th	388	98.5%
2019	96.96	12^th	411	97.1%
2021	89.61	12^th	210	94.3%
2022	94.26	5^th	221	97.7%
2023	94.16	13^th	349	96.3%
2024	94.53	12^th	349	96.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.27	7^th	254	97.2%
2024	91.11	16^th	257	93.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.77	18^th	252	92.9%
2024	91.78	18^th	256	93.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	86.32	20^th	225	91.1%
2022	85.11	26^th	228	88.6%
2023	84.35	26^th	234	88.9%
2024	87.74	18^th	229	92.1%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Excellent education, fantastic faculty! Love everything about RCS! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, April 13, 2017

I transferred from Ridgeview after my first semester, for a variety of reasons, mainly based around mental and social well-being. I am writing this review because I want to help prospective parents and students in whatever way possible. I do not think that I am blinded in my viewpoint on Ridgeview by the negative experiences I've tried to represent my opinion of the school as accurately and non-provocatively as possible in this review, and I hope the negative (and the positive!) rings true.

One of my favorite things about Ridgeview is the level of academic success they aspire to achieve. I have never been to a school that focuses so well on educating students in a meaningful way. Academically, the school is astounding. Although I may disagree at points with the implementation of their values, I agree strongly with the core values I hope the school continues to foster the capacities for deeper learning and meaningful discussion in its students.

Not everything at Ridgeview is as impressive as the academics, however. By far, the least impressive aspect of Ridgeview has been the workload, along with the burden of not being able to fully express yourself. A major reason why I found myself socially confused and repressed at Ridgeview was that the school seems to be very invested in its own vision instead of that of the students. I found Ridgeview to be far too keen in adapting the students to the school, instead of the other way around.

Frequently, I saw hardworking students who proudly reflected Ridgeview's values be disciplined for holding those same values. These values are all undesirable when they conflict with the objectives of the administration. Simply criticizing the school will cast you in a very different light in the eyes of many administrators.

Finally, I take issue with the school's expression of its philosophies. I strongly believe that reading classics really does help develop students' ability to learn. That said, it's quite disappointing how the school likes to cast itself as an oasis in the desert that is modern education and modern society. This "us v. them" mentality is detrimental to interactions both within and without the school's community - it's entitled, negative, and elitist.

My least favorite class during my semester at Ridgeview expressed all of these negative aspects, along with some more. I found that class to be completely out of line. The teacher of this class dominated conversations, talked down to students whose opinions differ from his, and made a litany of comments throughout the course that were either ludicrously unfounded in fact or highly offensive. (He expressed his disbelief in global climate change, opined that there is mass cloning in Southeast Asia, and claimed that homosexuality was against natural law, among many others.) This teacher is greatly respected by many at Ridgeview, but I found his class to be repulsive, sour, and hopelessly politically skewed.

At Ridgeview, I experienced many terrible things. I heard a faculty member reveal to students that he was "only in his marriage for the kid" during a school event, I heard another faculty member cite statistics, in his words, "black bastardization", and then attribute those numbers to the culture of that race, and I saw underperforming students who needed emotional support dealt with in a brusque and carelessly harsh manner. However, I also experienced many great things - the strength of the students' community, whether at dances or in student clubs or outside during recess the thrill of engaging in conversation with a teacher about a topic I cared deeply about, and the sense of fulfilled mental potential I almost always felt when discussing philosophy, as if I was finally fully using my mind as a tool for self-improvement.

My rating of Ridgeview is based on my personal opinion of the school after attending for a semester. No matter how strongly I stand by this opinion (and I do believe that I have explained it clearly enough to be respected as a valid opinion), I understand that other people hold different values highest, and these people may find Ridgeview to be more enjoyable. Therefore, I'll try to describe the values that Ridgeview cherishes and neglects, in the most neutral terms possible.

Ridgeview is bad for people who value:
-political neutrality
-social liberalism
-independence/self-sustainability in the modern world
-freedom of expression (not limited to speech, but also including action that is not hurtful or diminishing)

Ridgeview is good for people who value:
-respect for authority
-traditional American social structures
-religious faith (although the school, as a charter school, is not religious, it certainly caters towards a more religious base)

That is all that I have to say about that. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

We are so grateful that our children have had the opportunity to be students at Ridgeview Classical School. This is our 7th year at the school and we continue to be amazed at what is offered to them here. The discussions that they have as a class starting at such a young age is astonishing. They emphasize the importance of displaying good character and discuss these expectations on a regular basis. The teachers really care about each student and want to see each student succeed in their classes. Our children really enjoy school and Ridgeview has encouraged this love of learning in both of them. We are thankful! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Consistently shown to be one of top schools in Colorado.
Rated 15th in nation by US news and world report - http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/high-schools/2008/12/04/best-high-schools-gold-medal-list.html
Great place. Great environment for learning. All education... no social programming! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ridgeview Classical Schools

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	441	11	22	25	0	n/a	n/a	499
2003	441	11	22	25	0	n/a	n/a	499
2004	522	11	38	38	3	n/a	n/a	612
2005	477	16	40	37	5	n/a	n/a	575
2006	547	13	40	45	4	n/a	n/a	649
2007	593	10	41	38	11	n/a	n/a	693
2008	616	15	47	49	7	n/a	n/a	734
2009	625	21	42	53	3	n/a	n/a	744
2010	650	28	49	55	5	n/a	n/a	787
2011	607	9	34	69	2	0	43	764
2012	588	4	38	94	3	3	58	788
2013	579	2	35	82	2	0	57	757
2014	603	4	35	84	2	0	45	773
2015	607	6	34	99	3	0	46	795
2016	606	4	35	99	2	1	42	789
2017	585	2	34	107	3	1	42	774
2018	534	5	32	76	2	2	41	692
2019	560	5	28	73	2	1	34	703
2020	550	6	28	67	2	3	34	690
2021	551	7	27	62	1	0	40	688
2022	575	7	20	63	1	0	36	702
2023	612	7	14	56	2	0	38	729

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 Ridgeview Classical Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	499	28.2	17.7	5.6
2003	499	28.2	17.7	5.6
2004	612	34.5	17.7	4.7
2005	575	38.6	14.9	8
2006	649	38.3	16.9	4.9
2007	693	40.1	17.3	11.7
2008	734	45.4	16.2	11.3
2009	744	43.9	16.9	9.9
2010	787	49.4	15.9	15.6
2011	764	49.9	15.3	19.4
2012	788	44.8	17.5	18.7
2013	757	50.2	15.0	16.2
2014	773	50.6	15.2	16.3
2015	795	52.0	15.2	14
2016	789	50.0	15.7	11.7
2017	774	52.0	14.8	7.9
2018	692	51.1	13.5	8.1
2019	703	46.2	15.2	6.5
2020	690	46.2	14.9	8.7
2021	688	46.7	14.7	n/a
2022	702	44.8	15.6	n/a
2023	729	45.1	16.1	n/a

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 Ridgeview Classical Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	499	28.2	17.7	5.6
2003	499	28.2	17.7	5.6
2004	612	34.5	17.7	4.7
2005	575	38.6	14.9	8
2006	649	38.3	16.9	4.9
2007	693	40.1	17.3	11.7
2008	734	45.4	16.2	11.3
2009	744	43.9	16.9	9.9
2010	787	49.4	15.9	15.6
2011	764	49.9	15.3	19.4
2012	788	44.8	17.5	18.7
2013	757	50.2	15.0	16.2
2014	773	50.6	15.2	16.3
2015	795	52.0	15.2	14
2016	789	50.0	15.7	11.7
2017	774	52.0	14.8	7.9
2018	692	51.1	13.5	8.1
2019	703	46.2	15.2	6.5
2020	690	46.2	14.9	8.7
2021	688	46.7	14.7	n/a
2022	702	44.8	15.6	n/a
2023	729	45.1	16.1	n/a

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 Ridgeview Classical Schools

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,402
2020	$8,446
2021	$9,314
2022	$8,792
2023	$10,442

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview Classical Schools

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 186^th of 933 Elementary schools	7.7%
Ranks 106^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 96^th of 480 Middle schools	3.1%
Ranks 12^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 349 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	62.5	50.8	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	55.2	56	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	58.9	50.8	8.1%
3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	55.2	54.3	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	68.4	61.8	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	66.6	59.1	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	57.9	58.2	0.3%
4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	53.7	49.4	4.3%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	66.7	41.1	25.6%
5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)	51.7	49.5	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	75	62.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	66.4	64.3	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	58.3	50	8.3%
5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	54.5	52.6	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	69.7	65.2	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	57.7	56.6	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	34.8	50	15.2%
6th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	46.9	44.6	2.3%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	72.4	68.2	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	57	57.3	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	36.2	30.3	5.9%
7th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	46.5	41.7	4.8%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	26.5	43.4	16.9%
8th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)	45.2	46.6	1.4%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	76.5	77.4	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	59.9	58.3	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	41.2	34	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	55.5	53.5	2%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	70.4	64.2	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	60.6	58.7	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgeview Classical Schools)	48	45.4	2.6%
All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)	52	49.5	2.5%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	703	729	3.7%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	28	14	50%
Hispanic	73	56	23.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	560	612	9.3%
Two or More Races	34	38	11.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Ridgeview Classical Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1800 South Lemay Avenue	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 494-4620	729	45	16.1		612 (84.0%)	7 (1.0%)	56 (7.7%)	14 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)								(n/a)	95.0	62.0	96.0	66.0	96.0	67.0	53.8	56.5	58.9	59.7	69.4	56.9	59.4	42.3	54.8	53.6	53.7	37.1	35.1	46.3	50.0	29.3	57.1	$10,442
PSD Global Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	703 East Prospect Road	Fort Collins	80521	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 490-3086	306	33	9.2	39.2%	215 (70.3%)	3 (1.0%)	71 (23.2%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)	100.0		79.0	47.0	44.0						52.4		52.7					52.4	42.1	45.3				$20,308
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	2700 S Lemay Ave	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 545-6650	598	28	21.0		521 (87.1%)	8 (1.3%)	49 (8.2%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)								(n/a)			98.0	48.0			52.5	37.5	49.1	40.8	52.0	36.1	45.2	64.4	51.8	54.5	50.0	38.5	28.9	49.4	40.0	18.4		$7,590
Liberty Common Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1725 Sharp Point Drive	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 482-9800	1,359	73	18.5		1,113 (81.9%)	16 (1.2%)	75 (5.5%)	70 (5.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (5.9%)								(n/a)	96.0	73.0	96.0	88.0	98.0	88.0	83.5	94.1	82.6	87.5	81.1	74.7	84.7	79.8	71.9	67.9	71.8	72.2	85.3	74.2	65.9	67.6	85.2	$10,869
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1905 Orchard Place	Fort Collins	80521	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-8260	386	26	14.6	15.0%	330 (85.5%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)	78.0	28.0	89.0	63.0	88.0	31.0	31.3	38.9	77.8	68.6	62.2	61.1	59.4	37.5	33.3	55.6	31.4	29.7	58.3	40.6	47.1	57.6	60.0	$16,669
Loveland Classical School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3835 SW 14th Street	Loveland	80537	Larimer County	Thompson School District R-2j	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 541-1507	989	53	18.7	19.1%	783 (79.2%)	7 (0.7%)	149 (15.1%)	13 (1.3%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.1%)								(n/a)			80.0	34.0			30.6	36.0	49.5	56.3	58.4	59.2	47.9	47.1	44.2	56.0	30.0	34.2	45.3	43.2	52.2	42.1		$9,327
University Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6525 18th Street	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 330-2221	1,771	102	17.4	35.6%	965 (54.5%)	10 (0.6%)	728 (41.1%)	18 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	46 (2.6%)								(n/a)	65.0	23.0	69.0	38.0	55.0	21.0	30.8	25.9	31.1	37.9	29.1	31.5	31.3	22.4	12.9	15.7	20.7	11.2	14.4	16.2	21.6	20.9	23.0	$12,106

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