Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

13399 WEST COAL MINE AVENUE
LITTLETON, CO 80127

(303)982-1970

1,277 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dakota Ridge Senior High School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a prominent secondary school serving the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It serves a diverse student body, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core academics, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dakota Ridge is known for a robust extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school boasts a competitive athletic program under the "Eagles" mascot, along with a variety of clubs, performing arts opportunities, and student organizations that cater to diverse interests. With a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes student engagement and school spirit, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are active and responsible members of their community.

1,277

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	885
Hispanic	244
Black	12
Asian	63
Two or More	72
American Indian	1

White
885 (69.3%)
Hispanic
244 (19.1%)
Two or More
72 (5.6%)
Asian
63 (4.9%)
Black
12 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-1970
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 9 300

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 305