- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Broomfield, CO
Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080690001784
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Legacy High School held near 2,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 102.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 080690001784 · Broomfield, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,052 enr · 19:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon High School (1,966 students)
Legacy High School held near 2,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 102.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Legacy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- Prospect Ridge
Prospect Ridge Academy
1,478 students
What this shows Legacy High School reports 2,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy High School compares
Legacy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,052 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,052
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Legacy High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy High School
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has 2,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,230 (2022-23) → 2,158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy High School?
15.7% of students at Legacy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Legacy High School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy High School rank among high schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, 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 Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Legacy High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Horizon High School (1,966 students), Northglenn High School (1,844 students), and Mountain Range High School (1,788 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.