For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 16,429 students in Littleton, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO are Arapahoe High School, Chatfield High School and Mountain Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Littleton, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Littleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Littleton, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Vista High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Littleton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Littleton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Columbine High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO include Arapahoe High School, Chatfield High School and Mountain Vista High School. Littleton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Littleton?
11 public high schools are located in Littleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton?
Littleton public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Littleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Littleton include: Littleton High School vs. Heritage High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School vs. Chatfield High School, Chatfield High School vs. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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