- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, CO
Eagle Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080258006474Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Ridge Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Ridge Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Eagle Ridge Academy grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 080258006474 · Brighton, CO High · MID · CHARTER
593 enr · 18:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Eagle Ridge Academy grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eagle Ridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 593
Eagle Ridge Academy
593 students
What this shows Eagle Ridge Academy reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Ridge Academy compares
Eagle Ridge Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 43.8%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Eagle Ridge Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eagle Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Ridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Academy
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?
Eagle Ridge Academy has 593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy?
18.6% of students at Eagle Ridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Ridge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Ridge Academy?
Eagle Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Ridge Academy rank among high schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Eagle Ridge Academy, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.