Vista Ridge High School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

6888 BLACK FOREST ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923

1,587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Ridge High School, located in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary institution within the Falcon School District 49. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus is designed to foster both traditional learning and extracurricular engagement, featuring modern facilities that support a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Vista Ridge is known for its strong focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or military service. The school places significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive "Wolfpack" community, where students are encouraged to demonstrate leadership, integrity, and school spirit. By balancing rigorous coursework with a vibrant social culture, Vista Ridge strives to empower its students to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Colorado Springs community.

1,587

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	762
Hispanic	406
Black	121
Asian	70
Two or More	213
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	8

White
762 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
406 (25.6 %)
Two or More
213 (13.4 %)
Black
121 (7.6 %)
Asian
70 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)494-8800
Website:	http://d49.org/vistaridge
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 376

Grade 10 369

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 440