- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Federal NCES profile for Stem School Highlands Ranch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345006493Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem School Highlands Ranch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem School Highlands Ranch has class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks #6 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Stem School Highlands Ranch shrank from 1,498 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 74.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 080345006493 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,394 enr · 18.8:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Stem School Highlands Ranch shrank from 1,498 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 74.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stem School Highlands Ranch 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
- 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
- This school
Stem School Highlands Ranch
1,394 students
What this shows Stem School Highlands Ranch reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem School Highlands Ranch compares
Stem School Highlands Ranch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 91% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Colorado - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Stem School Highlands Ranch is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Stem School Highlands Ranch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem School Highlands Ranch'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
- 2,206
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem School Highlands Ranch
How many students attend Stem School Highlands Ranch?
Stem School Highlands Ranch has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem School Highlands Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem School Highlands Ranch is 18.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem School Highlands Ranch?
3.6% of students at Stem School Highlands Ranch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem School Highlands Ranch?
The largest demographic group at Stem School Highlands Ranch is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem School Highlands Ranch?
Stem School Highlands Ranch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Stem School Highlands Ranch rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks #6 of 18 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 schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Stem School Highlands Ranch, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.