- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, CO
Mountain Range High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Range High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080690001996
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Range High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Range High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Range High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mountain Range High School held near 1,742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 87.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 080690001996 · Westminster, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,788 enr · 21.3:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Mountain Range High School held near 1,742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 87.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mountain Range High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- This school
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 Mountain Range High School reports 1,788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Range High School compares
Mountain Range 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,788 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,788
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.4%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 35.5%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mountain Range High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Mountain Range High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Range High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~1,788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Range High School
How many students attend Mountain Range High School?
Mountain Range High School has 1,788 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,761 (2022-23) → 1,742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Range High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Range High School is 21.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Range High School?
33.7% of students at Mountain Range High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Range High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Range High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Range High School?
Mountain Range High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mountain Range High School rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Range High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Mountain Range High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.