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Stem School Highlands Ranch

8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 1,498 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks in the top 10% 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 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Stem School Highlands Ranch's student population of 1,498 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem School Highlands Ranch is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#175 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stem School Highlands Ranch, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Stem School Highlands Ranch and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Stem School Highlands Ranch and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
25%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stem School Highlands Ranch.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Stem School Highlands Ranch and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Stem School Highlands Ranch and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stem School Highlands Ranch and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem School Highlands Ranch's ranking?
Stem School Highlands Ranch is ranked #175 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stem School Highlands Ranch often compared to?
Stem School Highlands Ranchis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stem School Highlands Ranch?
The graduation rate of Stem School Highlands Ranch is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Stem School Highlands Ranch?
1,498 students attend Stem School Highlands Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stem School Highlands Ranch students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem School Highlands Ranch?
Stem School Highlands Ranch has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stem School Highlands Ranch offer ?
Stem School Highlands Ranch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Stem School Highlands Ranch part of?
Stem School Highlands Ranch is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Stem School Highlands Ranch located?
Stem School Highlands Ranch is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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