At a glance
Reported students
1,820
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Thunderridge High School: 1,820 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
22.2:1 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
- 1,881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Thunderridge High School
Thunderridge 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 1,820 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, 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 (75.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. 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 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thunderridge High School
- 1How do the reported 22.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.12 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 8.22 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.22
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.2%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black1%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
17 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.
Castle View High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,938 reported students
Douglas County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,659 reported students
Chaparral High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,007 reported students
Mountain Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,169 reported students
Legend High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,206 reported students
Ponderosa High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,406 reported students
Public schools near Thunderridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista High School High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,169 | 2.6 mi |
| Heritage High School High · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,748 | 3.6 mi |
| Arapahoe High School High · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,748 | 4.1 mi |
| Highlands Ranch High School High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 1,323 | 4.2 mi |
| Rock Canyon High School High · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,325 | 4.9 mi |
| Littleton High School High · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,187 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thunderridge High School
What grades does Thunderridge High School serve?
Thunderridge 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 Thunderridge High School?
Thunderridge High School reported 1,820 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,881 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thunderridge High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.2:1, based on 1,820 students and 82.12 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 Thunderridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thunderridge 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 Thunderridge High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.5% 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 Thunderridge High School in?
Thunderridge 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 Thunderridge High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain Vista High School (2.6 mi), Heritage High School (3.6 mi), Arapahoe High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.