Still in search of land to build a permanent middle and high school campus, Ridgeline Academy’s board of directors says efforts have been challenged by “robust growth that has doubled the price of land,” and “doubled projected construction estimates,” in a recent letter to parents.
The charter school began offering grades 9–12 last fall at its temporary campus along 41st Drive in Anthem and moved grades 7 and 8 there, but now that space is at capacity.
“Our dream is to work out a deal to purchase 15 acres of land nearby,” said School Director Keven Barker, referencing land owned by W.L. Gore & Associates just west of Fry’s Marketplace along Dove Valley. Barker also added that the school is working with several area landowners for suitable options and remains committed to making fiscally responsible decisions for its permanent campus.
“We’d like to get building now,” Barker told Valley Vibe, adding, “If we don’t have land secured by November, we’re going to be in a hard spot for next year,” he said.