Vista Ridge Academy
School Notes Overview:
The history of the school dates to 1899 when Boulder Junior Academy was founded at the foothills north of Boulder Canyon. After occupying several temporary and more permanent locations, a school was built on 4th Street in Boulder in 1954. The school received several additions and remodels in subsequent years. The School seeks to create an environment where staff and students view God as the most wonderful Person in their lives and the joy of this relationship is openly shared on campus and radiated to the community. Establish a curriculum which addresses the needs of students so all can attain their potential and to nurture interpersonal skills and emotional growth among community, family, and peers....
School Overview:
Vista Ridge Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh-Day Adventist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild learning differences | |
| County | Weld County, CO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 117 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 31% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 22 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Collared shirt and nice jeans) |
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This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | See school website | |
| Head of School | Carol Schneider | |
School Notes:
- The history of the school dates to 1899 when Boulder Junior Academy was founded at the foothills north of Boulder Canyon. After occupying several temporary and more permanent locations, a school was built on 4th Street in Boulder in 1954. The school received several additions and remodels in subsequent years. The School seeks to create an environment where staff and students view God as the most wonderful Person in their lives and the joy of this relationship is openly shared on campus and radiated to the community. Establish a curriculum which addresses the needs of students so all can attain their potential and to nurture interpersonal skills and emotional growth among community, family, and peers.
- Profile last updated: 07/23/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (80516) | School Zip (80516) |
(CO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,449 people | 4,301,072 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 33% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $74,940 | $51,174 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 13 years old | 35 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (80516) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 89% / 11% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cornerstone Christian Academy - 255 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- Running River School - 37 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- Chariot Christian School Pmb 1 - 16 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
- Community Christian - 289 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Alexander Dawson School - 442 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
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