- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch High School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Ranch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345001437
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Ranch High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,323
- students enrolled
Highlands Ranch High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Ranch High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-148 students YoY
Highlands Ranch High School shrank from 1,538 students in 2022-23 to 1,390 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-148 students YoY 080345001437 · Highlands Ranch, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,323 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Highlands Ranch High School shrank from 1,538 students in 2022-23 to 1,390 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 86.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Highlands Ranch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school
Highlands Ranch High School
1,323 students
What this shows Highlands Ranch High School reports 1,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Ranch High School compares
Highlands Ranch High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,323
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.2 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.9%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Highlands Ranch High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands Ranch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Ranch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Ranch High School
How many students attend Highlands Ranch High School?
Highlands Ranch High School has 1,323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,390 (2023-24), down 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Ranch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Ranch High School is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Ranch High School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Ranch High School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Ranch High School?
Highlands Ranch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highlands Ranch High School rank among high schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Ranch High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Highlands Ranch High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.