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Ridgway High School

Q: Is Ridgway High School a good school?

Ridgway High School ranks 89 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 73% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Ridgway High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ridgway, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Ridgway School District No. R-2, which is ranked 4 out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgway High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, with impressive academic performance. Students score significantly higher than the state average on standardized tests, with 80% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading/Writing, compared to the state average of 62%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.3% to 88.2%, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.6% to 2.2%, both of which are better than the state averages.

While Ridgway High School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of White students, the school's small size, with a low student-to-teacher ratio, may contribute to the personalized attention and support that students receive. However, the school's demographics and potential socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools, such as Telluride High School and Ouray Senior High School, are areas that the school may want to further explore and address to ensure equity and inclusivity for all students.

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,685

Per pupil spending ?

26.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432-8713

(970) 626-5788

District: Ridgway School District No. R-2

Feeder schools for Ridgway High School:

Elementary:	Ridgway Elementary School
Middle:	Ridgway Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Two or more races:

10.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (62% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓88% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (82%)

✓Above the Colorado median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 28% Colorado)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg62%

Colorado avg47%

89^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 115Ridgway School District No. R-2 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	89 of 328	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	93 of 349	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	49 of 349	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	79.2	40 of 221	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	71 of 210	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.1	51 of 411	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.1	38 of 388	90.2%	★★★★★
2017	85.9	8 of 256	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	82.5	12 of 255	95.3%	★★★★★
2015	73.5	34 of 292	88.4%	★★★★☆
2014	83.7	50 of 369	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	90.2	17 of 349	95.1%	★★★★★
2012	92.9	9 of 334	97.3%	★★★★★
2011	91.7	13 of 337	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	92.3	12 of 327	96.3%	★★★★★
2009	79.1	54 of 310	82.6%	★★★★☆
2008	70.6	92 of 301	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	87.4	26 of 298	91.3%	★★★★★
2006	63.3	104 of 286	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.8	68 of 280	75.7%	★★★★☆
2004	74.3	69 of 279	75.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	93.5	9 of 257	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	55.7	105 of 253	58.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	94.3	5 of 234	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	29 of 228	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	35 of 225	84.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)98th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2022)96th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2022)58th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing80%+16 vs state

Mathematics44%+8 vs state

Science40%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Ridgway High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Ridgway High School	Public	9-12	1200 Green Street	Ridgway	81432	Ouray County	Ridgway School District No. R-2	No	No	No	No	(970) 626-5788	97	12	7.9	26.8%	70 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.4%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.3%)	74.3	89^th of 328 public high schools	72.9%		70.7	93^rd of 349 public high schools	73.4%	4	80.0	44.0	100.0	70.0	80.0	15.0	40.0	$30,685
Ouray Senior High School	Public	9-12	400 7th Avenue	Ouray	81427	Ouray County	Ouray School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 325-4505	46	7	6.7	45.7%	34 (73.9%)	1 (2.2%)	9 (19.6%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)								$27,581
Telluride High School	Public	9-12	725 West Colorado Avenue	Telluride	81435	San Miguel County	Telluride School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 728-4377	298	19	15.4	30.9%	231 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	90.3	25^th of 328 public high schools	92.4%		81.6	54^th of 349 public high schools	84.5%	29	86.0	61.0	90.0	65.0	82.0	55.0	60.3	$22,523

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgway High School

How many students attend Ridgway High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 97 students attended Ridgway High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgway High School?

Students at Ridgway High School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

What district is Ridgway High School in?

Ridgway School District No. R-2

What schools feed into Ridgway High School?

Ridgway High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ridgway Elementary School
Middle : Ridgway Middle School

Is Ridgway High School a good school?

Ridgway High School ranks 89^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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