How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highlands Ranch High School | Rock Canyon High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 2,325 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highlands Ranch High School | Rock Canyon High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,103 | $14,103 |
| District | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highlands Ranch High School | Rock Canyon High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 65.2% |
| African American | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highlands Ranch High School | Rock Canyon High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 184:1 | 226.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.