- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Highlands Ranch, CO
Rock Canyon High School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Canyon 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 080345001961
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Canyon High School earns 47/100 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 4
- high schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2,325
- students enrolled
Rock Canyon High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Canyon High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Rock Canyon High School held near 2,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 109.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 080345001961 · Highlands Ranch, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,325 enr · 21.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Rock Canyon High School held near 2,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 109.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rock Canyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- This school
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
- Castle View Hi
Castle View High School
1,938 students
What this shows Rock Canyon High School reports 2,325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Canyon High School compares
Rock Canyon 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,325 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,325
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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.
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
Counselors10.3 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Rock Canyon High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Rock Canyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle View High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Canyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~2,325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Canyon High School
How many students attend Rock Canyon High School?
Rock Canyon High School has 2,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,377 (2022-23) → 2,328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Canyon High School is 21.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Canyon High School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Canyon High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Canyon High School?
Rock Canyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Rock Canyon High School rank among high schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Canyon High School ranks #4 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 Rock Canyon High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Legend High School (2,206 students), and Mountain Vista High School (2,169 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.