Vista Ridge High School (Colorado Springs)
Vista Ridge High School is a secondary school located in east Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The school has a population of approximately 1,700 students, and attracts enrollment from District 49.
| Vista Ridge High School | |
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| Location | |
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6888 Black Forest Road Colorado Springs, Colorado United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°55′54″N 104°42′11″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | "We Are V-R" |
| Established | 2008 |
| School district | Falcon District 49 |
| Principal | Bruce Grose |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1530 |
| Color(s) | Carolina blue and black |
| Athletics conference | PPAC |
| Mascot | Wolves |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| TV | Wolf Wire |
| Website | Vista Ridge High School |
School activities and programs
The school's Wolfpack Theatre Company, founded in 2010, has produced high quality productions such as The Crucible, Working, Aftermath, Fine Dining, The Outsiders, Crimes of the Heart, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Oklahoma!, Harvey, Damn Yankees, 13 Past Midnight, and The Wedding Singer. In 2015 the Wolfpack Theatre Company became a charter member of the International Thespian Society, as Troupe #8054.
The show choir at Vista Ridge, namely Vista Ridge Rhythm, has garnered much success over the years, including two "Best of the Fest" trophies and countless other achievements and recognitions.
Vista Ridge sports include football, cross country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, softball, track and field, cheer, and golf.
The Vista Ridge High School Student Council plans social events for the school, as well as leadership building programs for its members.
Feeder schools
- Skyview Middle School
- Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
- Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
- Grand Peak Academy
Athletic accomplishments
- 2013: Boys' Track and Field State Champions
- 2014: Pikes Peak Athletic Conference Softball Champions
- 2015-2016: Boys' Basketball Final Four
- 2015: Foothills League Football Champions
- 2017: Boys' Track and Field State Champions