Vista Ridge High School
Public school in District 49, grades 9 to 12. 6888 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 494-8800
Questions about enrolling?
The District 49 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 487-2119
- Enrollment page
- d49.org (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: Vista Ridge High School (D49) (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
93 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 945.
Students who graduate in 4 years
93.4%
Higher than most 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)
945 out of 1600
Near the middle 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
495 out of 800
Near the middle 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
450 out of 800
Near the middle 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
1.2%
Lower than most 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 20 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. 16 career pathways.
Special programs
- AP
- Concurrent Enrollment
- CTE
- JROTC (Air Force)
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Falcon School District 49 / Vista Ridge High School (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
12 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
Yes
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
- Health Sciences
- Athletic Training
- Medical Assistant
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Game Design
Show all 16 career pathways
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Engineering
- Drones
- Aerospace
- Education & Teaching
- Fashion & Interior Design
- Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
Source: Falcon School District 49 / Vista Ridge High School (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin)
Source: Falcon School District 49 / Vista Ridge High School (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
15 teams and 22 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
- Wrestling (Girls)
- Spirit (Cheer)
- Cross Country
- Football
Show all 15 sports teams
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Golf (Boys)
- Golf (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Track & Field
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity Club (CyberPatriot)
- Drone Soccer
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- FBLA
- FCCLA
- HOSA
Show all 22 clubs and activities
- DECA
- TSA
- Key Club
- Knowledge Bowl
- National Honor Society
- Show Choir
- Theater
- Marching Band
- Color Guard
- Yearbook
- Student Council
- Asian Culture Club
- Fashion Design Club
- Dungeons & Dragons Club
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in District 49. Boundary or open enrollment.
When to apply
Vista Ridge High School uses School District 49 (Falcon)’s dates.
School of Choice is open all year Every year
Open year-round (no fixed window)
Source: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), School of Choice (Banning Lewis Ranch Elementary page). Checked Nov 2, 2026.
PPEC / SSAE accept or deny letter 2027-28
After the application file is complete (no set date)
Source: Pikes Peak Early College (D49) (opens in a new tab), Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
8th graders must reapply for high school Every year
Before 9th grade (no date set)
Source: Falcon Middle School (D49) (opens in a new tab), School of Choice. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
District 49, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
Students who live in the Vista Ridge High attendance area enroll there. Others apply through D49 School of Choice: current D49 families use the Parent Portal form, and families from outside D49 choose 'Enroll Now' on d49.org. D49 residents are considered before non-residents, and choice families provide their own transportation.
Source: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on d49.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: School District 49 (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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Getting there
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Address
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
School hours
7:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Fridays start at 8:20 a.m. (teacher collaboration time) and end at 2:40 p.m.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
District 49 runs fee-based school buses for registered riders (2026-27: $300 a year or $100 a quarter per rider, $900 a year for 3+ riders), and students approved for free or reduced-price lunch ride free.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 1,482 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
1,482 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
37.2% 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
District 49 provides special education through IEPs, with related services such as speech-language, hearing and vision, motor, and assistive technology teams; families ask the school's special education team about evaluations.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
District 49's Gifted Education office identifies gifted students ages 4 to 21 under Colorado's ECEA rules (intellectual, academic, creative, leadership, and arts/talent areas) and provides gifted programming.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
District 49's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) team gives multilingual learners instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing until they reach grade-level English proficiency.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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