Highlands Ranch High School

9375 CRESTHILL LANE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130

1,538 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highlands Ranch High School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Douglas County School District. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment options, and specialized elective programs designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways.

Beyond academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on a well-rounded student experience, boasting a highly competitive athletics program and a diverse selection of extracurricular clubs, arts, and performance organizations. Highlands Ranch High School is frequently recognized for its focus on inclusivity and character development, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both personal growth and academic excellence. Its location serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding residential area, contributing to its reputation as a cornerstone institution within the greater Denver metropolitan region.

1,538

Total Students

86.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Ranch High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,040
Hispanic	271
Black	36
Asian	88
Two or More	92
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,040 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
271 (17.6 %)
Two or More
92 (6.0 %)
Asian
88 (5.7 %)
Black
36 (2.3 %)
American Indian
10 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-2500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 381

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 431