Enrollment
2,206
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, CO
Legend High School
Federal NCES profile for Legend High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345006400
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legend High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2,206
- students enrolled
Legend High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legend High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legend High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legend High School
Legend High School is a large high school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 2,206 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 24% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,206 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 716 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Legend High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legend High School compares
Legend High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,206 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,206
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Legend High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Legend High School.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Legend High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle View High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legend High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,938
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,206 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Legend High School
How many students attend Legend High School?
Legend High School has 2,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legend High School is 20.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legend High School?
The largest demographic group at Legend High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legend High School?
Legend High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legend High School rank among high schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Legend High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Parker, 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 Parker on the city page.
Is Legend High School a good school?
Legend High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Legend High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Mountain Vista High School (2,169 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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