- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345006400
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Legend High School held near 2,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.7 → 104.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080345006400 · Parker, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,206 enr · 20.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Legend High School held near 2,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.7 → 104.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Legend 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
- This school
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- Castle View Hi
Castle View High School
1,938 students
What this shows Legend High School reports 2,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legend High School compares
Legend 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,325
- 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
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 (~2,206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,228 (2022-23) → 2,206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.