How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesa Middle School | Mountain Vista High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CASTLE ROCK, CO | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 852 | 2,169 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.9% | — |
| 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 | Mesa Middle School | Mountain Vista 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 | Mesa Middle School | Mountain Vista High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 71.9% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesa Middle School | Mountain Vista High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 207.3:1 | 211.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | 11 |
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.