How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Collegiate Academy of Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Littleton, CO | Highlands Ranch, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 245 | 1,394 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | 11.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Collegiate Academy of Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,483 | $12,942 |
| District | Jeffco Public Schools | Douglas County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Collegiate Academy of Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 50.7% |
| African American | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 26.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Collegiate Academy of Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 415:1 | 334:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.6% | 22.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.