Highlands Ranch High School serves 1,581 students in grades 9-12.
Highlands Ranch High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highlands Ranch High School's student population of 1,581 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highlands Ranch High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highlands Ranch High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
69%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Ranch High School's ranking?
Highlands Ranch High School is ranked #132 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands Ranch High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands Ranch High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Highlands Ranch High School?
1,581 students attend Highlands Ranch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Highlands Ranch High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Ranch High School?
Highlands Ranch High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highlands Ranch High School offer ?
Highlands Ranch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highlands Ranch High School part of?
Highlands Ranch High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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