At a glance
Reported students
1,323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Highlands Ranch. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 1,323 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highlands Ranch High School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.19 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.19
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black3.2%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op
High · Grades 06–12
1,307 reported students
Ponderosa High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,406 reported students
Douglas County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,659 reported students
Thunderridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,820 reported students
Castle View High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,938 reported students
Chaparral High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,007 reported students
Public schools near Highlands Ranch High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Canyon High School High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,325 | 1.8 mi |
| Mountain Vista High School High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,169 | 2.4 mi |
| Eagle Academy High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 115 | 2.8 mi |
| Arapahoe High School High · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,748 | 3 mi |
| Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op High · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–12 | 1,307 | 3.6 mi |
| eDCSD High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 61 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Ranch High School
What grades does Highlands Ranch High School serve?
Highlands Ranch High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
How many students attend Highlands Ranch High School?
Highlands Ranch High School reported 1,323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,581 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highlands Ranch High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 1,323 students and 68.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highlands Ranch High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highlands Ranch High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas County School District No. Re 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highlands Ranch High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highlands Ranch High School in?
Highlands Ranch High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highlands Ranch High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rock Canyon High School (1.8 mi), Mountain Vista High School (2.4 mi), Eagle Academy (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.