STEM School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
1,498 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
STEM School Highlands Ranch is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, that operates with a core focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school is known for its rigorous, inquiry-based academic approach, which emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative learning. By integrating STEM concepts across all grade levels, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global workforce, often utilizing project-based learning to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to innovation and its diverse array of extracurricular offerings, including competitive robotics, engineering clubs, and various arts and humanities programs. STEM School Highlands Ranch serves a large student population and is designed to create a community where students are encouraged to be both creators and innovators. The school’s environment is intentionally structured to foster a culture of inclusivity and academic ambition, aiming to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in post-secondary education and professional careers in technical and creative fields.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to innovation and its diverse array of extracurricular offerings, including competitive robotics, engineering clubs, and various arts and humanities programs. STEM School Highlands Ranch serves a large student population and is designed to create a community where students are encouraged to be both creators and innovators. The school’s environment is intentionally structured to foster a culture of inclusivity and academic ambition, aiming to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in post-secondary education and professional careers in technical and creative fields.
1,498
Total Students
74.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 773 |
| Hispanic | 191 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 371 |
| Two or More | 132 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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White773 (51.6 %)
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Asian371 (24.8 %)
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Hispanic191 (12.8 %)
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Two or More132 (8.8 %)
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Black20 (1.3 %)
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American Indian6 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 |
| Phone: | (303)683-7836 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,498 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 74.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 160 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
96
Grade 2
86
Grade 3
97
Grade 4
98
Grade 5
106
Grade 6
151
Grade 7
154
Grade 8
179
Grade 9
120
Grade 10
100
Grade 11
118
Grade 12
124
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 69 |
| Grade 1 | 96 |
| Grade 2 | 86 |
| Grade 3 | 97 |
| Grade 4 | 98 |
| Grade 5 | 106 |
| Grade 6 | 151 |
| Grade 7 | 154 |
| Grade 8 | 179 |
| Grade 9 | 120 |
| Grade 10 | 100 |
| Grade 11 | 118 |
| Grade 12 | 124 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 571 | 38.1% |
| Male | 927 | 61.9% |
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