ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
ROCK CANYON 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 2,205 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 105 teachers, ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Douglas County School District. Since opening in 2003, the school has established a strong reputation for academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and specialized programs in STEM and the arts. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, utilizing modern facilities to support a diverse student body that consistently performs well on state assessments and college entrance exams.
Beyond its academic focus, Rock Canyon is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which emphasizes well-rounded student development. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—noted for its numerous state championships—and a highly active fine arts department, including award-winning programs in music, theater, and journalism. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong sense of community and school spirit, ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL consistently ranks as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, preparing its graduates for success in higher education and beyond.
For more information, contact ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 387-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80124-5207
(303) 387-3000
ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 2,205 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:
- 2,205
- Teachers:
- 105.5
- 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 2,205 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.6%
- Asian
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.