Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Arapahoe Ridge High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Ridge High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1670 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe Ridge High School's ranking?
Arapahoe Ridge High School is ranked #1670 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arapahoe Ridge High School often compared to?
Arapahoe Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Prep Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arapahoe Ridge High School?
206 students attend Arapahoe Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arapahoe Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arapahoe Ridge High School?
Arapahoe Ridge High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Ridge High School offer ?
Arapahoe Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arapahoe Ridge High School part of?
Arapahoe Ridge High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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