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Riverdale Ridge High School vs. Horizon High School

Should you attend Riverdale Ridge High School or Horizon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Riverdale Ridge High School
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizon High School
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Riverdale Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
- Riverdale Ridge High School in Brighton, CO, serves 1,636 students across grades 9–12 as part of School District 27j.
- The student body reflects the diversity of Adams County with enrollment including Hispanic (703), White (713), Asian/Pacific Islander (106), and students from other backgrounds.
- The school offers a balanced gender distribution, with 50% male and 50% female students.
- A total of 645 students at this suburban high school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of family backgrounds within the community.
- Riverdale Ridge High School is often compared with other Brighton, CO high schools such as Horizon High School, Eagle Ridge Academy, and Brighton High School.
Serving 1,981 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,636 students
1,981 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverdale Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverdale Ridge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverdale Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1019 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#318 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverdale Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
49%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in CO)
96%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverdale Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horizon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverdale Ridge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
464
506
Grade 10 Students
448
541
Grade 11 Students
411
481
Grade 12 Students
313
453

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverdale Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverdale Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverdale Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverdale Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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