Ridgeview Classical Schools

1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Charter School 729 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

729

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Classical Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	612
Hispanic	56
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
612 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (7.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.2 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)494-4620
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 65

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 42