Mesa Ridge High School
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 | (719) 391-3600
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,257
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,257 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 176th out of 282 high schools in CO.
School District Details
- Widefield 3 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,675
- Graduation Rate: 69.8%
- Dropout Rate: 4.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.7
- Enrolled Students: 8,851
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,257
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 69.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 616 (49.0%)
- Females: 641 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 127 (10.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 301 (23.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 428 (34.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 16 | 1.3% |
| Black | 216 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 60 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 209 | 16.6% |
| White | 756 | 60.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 322 | 25.6% |
| 10th Grade | 312 | 24.8% |
| 11th Grade | 329 | 26.2% |
| 12th Grade | 294 | 23.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 49%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:52%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $44,020
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,511 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,836 | 73% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Student on November 19, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - mesa is awsome i love going to school here
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