RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS

RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS is a public charter school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 692 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ridgeview Classical Charter School, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, which is rooted in a classical liberal arts tradition. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of critical thinking, moral character, and a deep appreciation for Western civilization, utilizing a back-to-basics approach that prioritizes core subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and the sciences.

The school is noted for its disciplined, structured environment and its commitment to academic excellence. By focusing on a "content-rich" curriculum, Ridgeview aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the demands of higher education and beyond. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from the local school district, allowing it to maintain a consistent focus on its specific pedagogical goals and high academic expectations for all students in its K-12 program.

For more information, contact RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS at (970) 494-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525-1240
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RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS is a public Charter school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 692 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Poudre School District R-1
Total Students:
692
Teachers:
51.16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 692 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.0%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
4.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.