Mesa Ridge High School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

6070 MESA RIDGE PARKWAY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

mrhs.wsd3.org/

1,269 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mesa Ridge High School, located in the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado Springs, is a prominent public high school serving a diverse student population. Known for its strong school spirit and academic commitment, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core academics, and a variety of elective options designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Mesa Ridge maintains a robust extracurricular program, featuring a wide array of varsity sports, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school is particularly noted for its community-focused culture and its dedication to fostering leadership skills among its student body. By balancing academic excellence with active student engagement, Mesa Ridge High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,269

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	392
Black	123
Asian	28
Two or More	137
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	23

White
556 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
392 (30.9 %)
Two or More
137 (10.8 %)
Black
123 (9.7 %)
Asian
28 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (1.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)

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:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3600
Website:	http://mrhs.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 347

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 275