Highlands Ranch High School, commonly referred to as Ranch or HRHS, is a public high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is part of the Douglas County School District.
Serving 1,323 students in grades 9-12, Highlands Ranch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlands Ranch High School serves the northern part of its district in Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.8 miles from the school.
- 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 1,323 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,323 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring For Excellence. Choose Your Altitude.
School Rankings
Highlands Ranch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Ranch High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, black, and silver
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: 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 #196 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Highlands Ranch High School often compared to?
Highlands Ranch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Vista High School, Rock Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
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 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands Ranch High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands Ranch High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Highlands Ranch High School?
1,323 students attend Highlands Ranch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Highlands Ranch High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Ranch High School?
Highlands Ranch High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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