Serving 1,788 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Range High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Range High School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 17.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Range High School's student population of 1,788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,788 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mountain is Calling
School Rankings
Mountain Range High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Range High School is 0.62, 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
#723 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mustang Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Range High School's ranking?
Mountain Range High School is ranked #723 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Range High School often compared to?
Mountain Range High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon High School, Northglenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Range High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Range High School is 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Mountain Range High School?
1,788 students attend Mountain Range High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mountain Range High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Range High School?
Mountain Range High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Range High School offer ?
Mountain Range High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Range High School part of?
Mountain Range High School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Range High School located?
Mountain Range High School is located in the North Westminster neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in North Westminster.
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