Legacy High School
- Legacy High School serves 2,285 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Legacy High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Legacy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Legacy High School's student population of 2,285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,285 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Legacy High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Legacy High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #313 out of 1718 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Legacy High School is Mountain Range High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Westlake Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Broomfield Westlake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1149 students
0.1 miles
2800 West 135th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720)972-5200 0.1 6-8 1149 - Broomfield Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
0.7 miles
13200 Westlake Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720)972-5280 0.7 PK-5 520 - Westminster Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 624 students
0.9 miles
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720)972-5740 0.9 K-5 624 - Broomfield Meridian Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 782 students
0.9 miles
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720)972-7880 0.9 K-5 782 - Broomfield Coyote Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 568 students
1.4 miles
13770 Broadlands Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720)972-5780 1.4 K-5 568
School Reviews
| 1 This school needs to step it up. - Posted by Parent - James |
| 5 High expectations for all students. Good principal..good kids and what's most impressive is the schools band program. That band is one of a kind if not the best i've seen. - Posted by Parent - linda |
| 2 Not particularly interested in helping LD students succeed. Very puntative atmosphere. - Posted by Parent - wittn |
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