Rocky Heights Middle School

11033 MONARCH BOULEVARD
LITTLETON, CO 80124

1,162 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS), located in the Highlands Ranch area of Littleton, Colorado, is a highly-rated public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Douglas County School District, the school is known for fostering a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by balancing core subjects with a variety of elective offerings, technology integration, and opportunities for advanced coursework.

Beyond its academic focus, Rocky Heights is recognized for its vibrant school culture and commitment to community involvement. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, RHMS aims to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and social-emotional learning for its diverse student body.

1,162

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Heights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	121
Black	9
Asian	128
Two or More	54
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
843 (72.5 %)
Asian
128 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
121 (10.4 %)
Two or More
54 (4.6 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)387-3300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 308

Grade 7 436

Grade 8 418