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Riverdale Ridge High School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades 9 to 12 · School District 27J

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About Riverdale Ridge High School

Located in Thornton, Colorado, Riverdale Ridge High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,784 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Thornton. With about 82.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. School District 27J runs 30 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 35 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	13380 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602
Phone	(303) 655-6800
School district	School District 27J
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,784
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	82.2
Students per teacher	21.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080258006738). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Rodger Quist Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 0.2 mi Brantner Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 0.8 mi West Ridge ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 1.6 mi Horizon High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brighton, CO · 2.3 mi Henderson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Henderson, CO · 2.3 mi Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 2.5 mi Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Brighton, CO · 2.5 mi Eagleview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Riverdale Ridge High School serve?

Riverdale Ridge High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Riverdale Ridge High School?

Riverdale Ridge High School reported 1,784 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Ridge High School?

About 21.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,784 students and 82.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Riverdale Ridge High School a public or charter school?

Riverdale Ridge High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Riverdale Ridge High School in?

Riverdale Ridge High School is part of School District 27J. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/school-district-27j/

Where is Riverdale Ridge High School located?

Riverdale Ridge High School is at 13380 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602. The phone number is (303) 655-6800.

How many other schools are near Riverdale Ridge High School?

There are 35 other schools within 5 miles of Riverdale Ridge High School in our directory.