Excellent
#217 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 12% in state
Eagle Ridge Academy
High School · School District 27j · Brighton, CO
A School District 27j charter high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3551 SOUTHERN STREET, Brighton, CO 80601
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eagle Ridge Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eagle Ridge Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,031
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,773 | Compare → |
| Innovations & OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| 27j Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Brighton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #1 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eagle Ridge Academy is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eagle Ridge Academy
Eagle Ridge Academy is a public high school in Brighton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 571 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Ridge Academy
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy serve?
Eagle Ridge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?
Eagle Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eagle Ridge Academy rank in CO?
Eagle Ridge Academy ranks #217 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Eagle Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Eagle Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eagle Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Ridge Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Eagle Ridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, Eagle Ridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Eagle Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Eagle Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Ridge Academy?
39.1% of students at Eagle Ridge Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (303) 345-4380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80601)
- 41,301
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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