Vista Ridge High School
Reported Enrollment
1,587
students
District
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
County Context Score
7/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
6888 BLACK FOREST ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80923
School District
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 080387006408
- District ID
- 0803870
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,587 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Vista Ridge High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
El Paso County has 240 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 30 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Vista Ridge High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: El Paso County Colorado School District 49, El Paso County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Vista Ridge High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
1,587 students
Vista Ridge High School reports 1,587 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 51 other high schools in El Paso County with enrollment data, 47 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 403 students.
53 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 425 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
30 district schools
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 lists 17 primary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
17
Middle
3
High
7
Other
3
Nearby context inside El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Vista Ridge High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Vista Ridge High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Vista Ridge High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Vista Ridge High School with nearby schools?
Vista Ridge High School should be compared with 53 high schools in El Paso County, plus other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Vista Ridge High School?
Before using Vista Ridge High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
Part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Vista Ridge High School is one of 30 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 24,515 students across 30 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
30
Reported Enrollment
24,515
30 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Evans Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Falcon Elementary School of TechnologyPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Falcon Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Falcon High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Horizon Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Stetson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Remington Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Sand Creek High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Woodmen Hills Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Skyview Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
El Paso County Schools
County Context Score
7/100
County-level composite across 240 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.