Eagle Ridge Academy

Charter School 593 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eagle Ridge Academy, located in Brighton, Colorado, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The academy is widely recognized for its commitment to a rigorous, classical liberal arts education. Its curriculum is designed to cultivate academic excellence by emphasizing foundational knowledge in core subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and the sciences, while also placing a strong focus on character development and the cultivation of civic virtue among its students.

Beyond its academic structure, Eagle Ridge Academy fosters a tight-knit school community that prioritizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and scholarship, the academy aims to prepare its graduates not only for higher education but also to become thoughtful, responsible, and engaged citizens in their communities.

593

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle Ridge Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	293
Black	15
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
293 (49.4%)
White
260 (43.8%)
Black
15 (2.5%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(303)345-4380
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 107