Mesa Ridge High School is a school in Widefield School District 3, a school district in El Paso County, Colorado. The school is zoned to receive students from Fountain, and the Colorado Springs suburbs of Security and Widefield. Mesa Ridge opened in 1997. The first graduating class commenced in 1999. Mesa Ridge is the newest of three high schools in the district, after Widefield High School and Discovery High School.NJROTCMesa Ridge's JROTC is a distinguished unit in Area 13, having made a number of trips to regionals and nationals. The Mesa Ridge ROTC unit contributes to the community in several ways, from their community service to annual drill meets.Winter GuardMesa Ridge's Winter Guard program is led by Michael "Mike" Malewit, who also teaches the marching band color guard. He has years of experience under his belt, qualifying him for this position. He led the guard to state victories in the regional A division in 2009, 2011, and 2012.SportsIn 2006, the varsity wrestling team qualified six wrestlers for the state tournament.In 2007, the girls' and boys' basketball teams were playoff contenders for the first time.FootballIn 2006, the Mesa Ridge football team made it to the 4A state playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, only to lose to Greeley West High School in a 35-7 loss.
