ColoradoSchoolsSTEM School Highlands Ranch

STEM School Highlands Ranch

PublicCharterGrades 012
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,399
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 414
1,399
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
12%-38.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

STEM School Highlands Ranch is a public other serving grades 0–12 in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado. The school enrolls 1,399 students. It is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDouglas County School District No. Re 1
County8035
CityHIGHLANDS RANCH
ZIP80129
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080345006493

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,399

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)