Mesa Ridge High School
Public school in Widefield 3, grades 9 to 12. 6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 391-3600
Questions about enrolling?
The Widefield 3 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 391-3557
- ichelpdesk@wsd3.org
- Enrollment page
- wsd3.org/enroll-in-widefield (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment email: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
91 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 921.
Students who graduate in 4 years
91.2%
Near the middle of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
921 out of 1600
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
478 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
442 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
1.6%
Near the middle of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Students per teacher
About 19 students per teacher
More than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
AP and college classes. 14 career pathways.
Special programs
- AP
- AVID
- CTE
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
- JROTC (Navy)
- Concurrent Enrollment
AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
13 courses
Near the middle of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
No
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Automotive
- Business
- Marketing
- Welding
- Information Technology
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
Show all 14 career pathways
- Culinary Arts
- Education & Teaching
- Biomedical Science
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Theater Technology
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking, Construction Trades, and Cosmetology
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Spanish and German
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
21 teams and 32 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cross Country
- Flag Football (Girls)
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Golf (Girls)
Show all 21 sports teams
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Spirit (Cheer)
- Swimming & Diving (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track & Field
- Unified Basketball
- Unified Bowling
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
- Wrestling (Girls)
Source: Bound (official athletics platform linked from school site) (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- Band
- Marching Band
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Coding Club
Show all 32 clubs and activities
- Creative Writing Club
- Cybersecurity Club (CyberPatriot)
- DECA
- Drone Club
- Esports
- FBLA
- FCA
- FCCLA
- Girls Who Code
- HOSA
- Multicultural Club
- Knowledge Bowl
- Link Crew
- Military Kids Club
- National Honor Society
- Orchestra
- Robotics
- SkillsUSA
- Sources of Strength
- Speech & Debate
- Student Council
- Student News Broadcast
- Theater
- Yearbook
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Teams and clubs at another school
Swimming & Diving (Girls) (with Widefield) and Volleyball (Boys) (with Widefield)
Source: Bound (official athletics platform linked from school site) (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in Widefield 3. Apply by February 28, 2027.
When to apply
Mesa Ridge High School uses Widefield School District 3’s dates.
Open enrollment ends Every year
Last day of February (Feb 28, 2027 if the rule holds)
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), Enroll in Widefield. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Principal approves boundary waiver Every year
Based on space; no timeline published
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), Enroll in Widefield. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
The Haven School (online/hybrid) Every year
Rolling, all year
Source: The Haven School (D3) (opens in a new tab), Application. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
Widefield 3, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Apply by
February 28, 2027
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
What to know about applying
Students who live in this school's D3 attendance area are assigned here. To attend from another area or district, turn in a Boundary Waiver Form at this school, which the principal approves if there is space. D3's open enrollment ends the last day of February. D3 says its buses are free, but it does not say whether choice students from outside the zone can ride.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on wsd3.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Address
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
School hours
7:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
Widefield D3's Transportation department runs district bus routes to and from school; route details are posted on the district site.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 1,320 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
1,320 students
Bigger than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
40.9% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
Widefield D3's Special Education department provides individualized services and supports for students with disabilities, including Child Find, nursing, and occupational/physical therapy.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
Widefield D3 identifies gifted students and supports their learning and social-emotional growth, with Early Access and twice-exceptional resources.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
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