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.
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

Student Demographics for STEM School Highlands Ranch
Demographic Student Count
White773
Hispanic191
Black20
Asian371
Two or More132
American Indian6
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    773 (51.6 %)
  • Asian
    371 (24.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    191 (12.8 %)
  • Two or More
    132 (8.8 %)
  • Black
    20 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEM School Highlands Ranch
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten69
Grade 196
Grade 286
Grade 397
Grade 498
Grade 5106
Grade 6151
Grade 7154
Grade 8179
Grade 9120
Grade 10100
Grade 11118
Grade 12124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEM School Highlands Ranch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female57138.1%
Male92761.9%
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