Ridgeview Classical Schools

1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Charter School 721 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ridgeview Classical Charter School, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, which is rooted in a classical liberal arts tradition. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of critical thinking, moral character, and a deep appreciation for Western civilization, utilizing a back-to-basics approach that prioritizes core subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and the sciences.

The school is noted for its disciplined, structured environment and its commitment to academic excellence. By focusing on a "content-rich" curriculum, Ridgeview aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the demands of higher education and beyond. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from the local school district, allowing it to maintain a consistent focus on its specific pedagogical goals and high academic expectations for all students in its K-12 program.

721

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Classical Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	600
Hispanic	50
Black	8
Asian	15
Two or More	48

White
600 (83.2%)
Hispanic
50 (6.9%)
Two or More
48 (6.7%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
Black
8 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)494-4620
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeview Classical Schools
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	71
Grade 8	67
Grade 9	50
Grade 10	41
Grade 11	28
Grade 12	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeview Classical Schools
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	53.1%
Male	338	46.9%

Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)

State Charter School Institute

Charter School

2130 WEST HORSETOOTH RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526 (3.5 miles away)

Not reported M - M