THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 2,070 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Douglas County School District. Since its opening in the mid-1990s, the school has established a reputation for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and robust elective programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the holistic development of its students, preparing them for post-secondary success in higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, ThunderRidge is highly regarded for its active extracurricular landscape, particularly its competitive athletics program, known as the "Grizzlies." The school offers a diverse range of student organizations, performing arts programs, and clubs that encourage student leadership and community engagement. Situated in a suburban setting, the campus provides modern facilities that support its various programs, serving as a focal point for the local Highlands Ranch community and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area through school spirit and community-focused initiatives.
For more information, contact THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 387-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-5475
(303) 387-2000
THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 2,070 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 2,070
- Teachers:
- 103.67
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,070 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.